Just heard from a Male breast cancer guy from interstate. Only just finished surgery and chemo in the last few months. Only MBC guy in his area. Wanted to go to the local Breast Cancer Support Group. The “ladies” rejected his request.So much for support from the ladies.PeterBMen’s Breast Cancer Forum

Shame on them. I can understand there might be some hesitancy about discussing more intimate issues if that's what they do in their group, but why not give it a chance? Imagine the broadening of your understanding of the human condition, the deepening of your empathy and understanding. What a great pity. You have to walk the talk of equality if it's ever going to be truly achieved.

That just makes me sad, for the man, but also fos the ladies and their attitudes

I can see how it could happen. I hope they come to their senses, but it isn't likely and having been rejected once he probably wouldn't want to go now anyway.Depending on where he lives, there may be options to get involved with consumer reference groups attached to the hospital or the regional cancer service delivery groups. They are much better value, in my opinion, you get people from different backgrounds and they do something useful .

Ladies, thank you for your comments. Don’t know if this guy is on BCNA. I myself, gave a talk to the Stafford Breast Cancer Support Group run by Breast Screen Qld. It was very productive and was warmly welcomed by the ladies. Said I was the only male, other than a brother that had come to their meeting. They were surprised how males go thru the exact same thing with BC, other than psychological differences.New guy is going to push our cause in his state now.PeterBMens Breast Cancer Forum.

@PeterB that is fucking disgraceful. shame on them. ask him to get on here with us and we will support him even if its only virtually, Im so sorry to hear that. Is he is brisbane at all ?? Margie xx

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13 Replies

Anonymous
8 years ago
I’m so sorry to hear this. I can’t imagine seeking support after surgery and chemo and encountering a bunch of ‘mean girls’.
Mira
Member
8 years ago
Bring him here, we'll look after him!
onemargie
Member
8 years ago
@PeterB that is fucking disgraceful. shame on them. ask him to get on here with us and we will support him even if its only virtually, Im so sorry to hear that. Is he is brisbane at all ?? Margie xx
Lulu28
Member
8 years ago
That is not nice to hear. Everyone needs support.
Zoffiel
Member
8 years ago
If he hasn't already found us, you may be able to suggest he joins @peterb
PeterB
Member
8 years ago
Ladies, thank you for your comments. Don’t know if this guy is on BCNA. I myself, gave a talk to the Stafford Breast Cancer Support Group run by Breast Screen Qld. It was very productive and was warmly welcomed by the ladies. Said I was the only male, other than a brother that had come to their meeting. They were surprised how males go thru the exact same thing with BC, other than psychological differences.
New guy is going to push our cause in his state now.
PeterB
Mens Breast Cancer Forum.
Zoffiel
Member
8 years ago
I can see how it could happen. I hope they come to their senses, but it isn't likely and having been rejected once he probably wouldn't want to go now anyway.
Depending on where he lives, there may be options to get involved with consumer reference groups attached to the hospital or the regional cancer service delivery groups. They are much better value, in my opinion, you get people from different backgrounds and they do something useful .
Kiwi_Angel
Member
8 years ago
That’s really sad!!
Sister
Member
8 years ago
That's appalling - what are they thinking? Is he a member on this site @PeterB?
lrb_03
Member
8 years ago
That just makes me sad, for the man, but also fos the ladies and their attitudes