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Male Breast Cancer Editorial from Annals of Oncology Volume 29 Issue 2 2018
Find below a great summary article of clinical trials in men by Prue Francis, Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne.
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Barbie’s friend, Ken, shows off his breast cancer scar
Barbie’s friend, Ken, has come out showing his breast cancer scar one year post surgery. Initially embarrassed, and diagnosed at a later stage, Ken had a radical mastectomy which involved removal of some pectoral muscles. He chose not to have reconstruction and just recently got a tat to highlight the fact that men get…
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Let's keep the title as Beacon. Why men stand to lose if we don't.
The BCNA newsletter name change poll is online here for the next week: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BeaconNameSurvey Two male BCNA members present their case to retain the newsletter title as Beacon HERE.
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Help us promote Australia’s first Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day
This year it is expected that 144 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While this is a small proportion of the total number of people diagnosed – less than 1 per cent – it’s a diagnosis that can bring very specific challenges for men. To raise awareness that men get breast cancer too, BCNA is launching Australia’s…
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Male Breast Cancer
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-15/male-breast-cancer-survivor-calls-for-more-awareness/8356578 just found this on the abc page.
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Are you a male diagnosed with Breast Cancer on the online forum
Are you a male diagnosed with Breast Cancer on the online forum? * Do you need or want a specific group within the forum to be able to discuss male related issues from your diagnosis or treatment? * Do you feel comfortable discussing on the general forum with the ladies who at this stage dominate (in a nice way) the forum?…
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Tailored My Journey Kit for men diagnosed with breast cancer
Last year, @Pauline_BCNA from our policy team looked into the gaps in information and support for men diagnosed with breast cancer and what BCNA (and others) could do to better support them. As part of this work, we spoke with men affected by breast cancer, including our online network members @traveltext and @Chester80$$,…
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New MaleBC site online
NEW SITE FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN MALE BREAST CANCER: WWW.MALEBC.ORG
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Advocacy for MBC is vital
I am a 59 year old male breast cancer survivor who was originally diagnosed in 2010 and underwent mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. In 2014 I was subsequently diagnosed with secondary breast cancer with lung and bone mets. Feeling really well and passionate about continuing to build our MBC profile and voice within…
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Latest Male Breast Cancer Report out now
Read the latest edition on MBC News HERE.
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Friday Update
Hi everyone, Welcome to the Friday update where we share you with some information about the online network and what's happening within BCNA. Community Highlights We had 22 new members join the online network this week from all over Australia. Please welcome sammi17, Neptune 6, Krissy32, Bee123 and all the other new…
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Men and breast cancer in The Conversation
As part of a series on hidden or stigmatised health conditions in men, The Conversation has a good piece on male breast cancer. It's co-authored by Christobel Saunders, Professor of Surgical Oncology, University of Western Australia. She is a member of the BCNA board and you have remember her if you've attended one of our…
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Male breast cancer story in AFR
The Australian Financial Review is running a story on me and the McGrath Foundation today. There are three parts to the story. Here’s the electronic version Book Review http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/health/mens-health/the-breast-nurse-kept-a-diary-and-i-looked-forward-to-her-calls-i-trusted-her-20151012-gk6tz4 Start of the…