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Pink and blue, men get breast cancer too
Men with breast cancer have a lesser chance of survival than women. It is generally recognised that this is because they are diagnosed later than women since they and their health practitioners are not recognising symptoms of the disease early enough. And the lack of male-specific clinical research and trials means that…
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Male breast cancer photographic exhibition
Male breast cancer survivor Ron Gordon will bravely share his experience through a photographic exhibition designed to raise awareness that men get breast cancer too. ‘One Man’s Journey Through Breast Cancer’ will be on display at 101 Collins St, Melbourne from Monday 22 until Friday 26 September 2014. All proceeds from…
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BCNA board member and MCC treasurer shares his story
BCNA board member and Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) treasurer Michael Happell has spoken of his family's experience with breast cancer at the launch breakfast for the 2014 Field of Women event. He spoke passionately and emotionally about the challenges presented to his family when his wife, Tatty, was diagnosed with breast…
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New information booklet for men diagnosed with breast cancer
To help improve support and information for men with breast cancer, BCNA has produced Men get breast cancer too, a free information booklet. Our new booklet provides information specifically for men - about the disease, its treatments, and ways to deal with some of the common challenges you may face after a diagnosis. The…
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Men get breast cancer too – BCNA’s new booklet
Although the majority of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer are women, many people are surprised to learn that men can develop breast cancer too. Breast cancer in men is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers in men, and less than 1% of all breast cancers. To help improve support and information for men…