Health providers, survivors dispute panels mammogram recommendation Nov 20, 2009
This site last updated on, Thursday, November 19, 2009. Should President Obama send more troops to Afghanistan. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Ex-Kiss Drummer Battled Male Breast Cancer Nov 19, 2009
I think it is terribly brave for Peter Criss to come forward and talk about male breast cancer. Lots of men don't even know that this condition exists. (CBS News)
Ex-Kiss drummer: Breast cancer not just for women Nov 18, 2009
Graphic shows the rise of male breast cancer rates since. "I thought, 'It's a nodule, I'm a guy, I don't think it's anything more than that,'" he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Breast cancer special report Oct 31, 2009
According to the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 1,910 cases of male breast cancer in the United States in 2009. Approximately 440 deaths this year will be attributed to the disease. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
A painful family inheritance for former Georgetown resident Oct 30, 2009
BRCA-1/2 mutations are the most common in the Ashkenazi Jewish population, but genetic counselors look for other red flags, such as breast cancer before the age of 50, bilateral breast cancer, ovarian cancer at any age, a close relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age, any relative with a history of both breast and ovarian cancer, and families with male breast cancer, said Dr. Erica Linden, clinical affiliate of Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers and... (Georgetown Record, MA)
KISS drummer Criss: Men get breast cancer too Oct 22, 2009
The American Cancer Society estimated there will be 1,910 new cases of male breast cancer in 2009, and about 440 U.S. men will die this year from the disease. Criss, who is now cancer free, acknowledged that the treatment was unpleasant. (MSNBC -- Health)
KISS Member Battles Breast Cancer Oct 21, 2009
Peter Criss Aims To Increase Awareness Of Male Breast Cancer. POSTED: Tuesday, October 20, 2009UPDATED: 1:47 pm CDT October 20, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Not for women only Oct 17, 2009
Ed Burnap, who was diagnosed with male breast cancer, owes the detection of the disease to his granddaughter, Abigail ... Burnap was suffering from breast cancer male breast cancer ... Brown recalls one of his male breast cancer patients, a young man in his 30s who lifted weights. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Genetics may hold key to prevention, treatment Oct 17, 2009
The genetic mutation also carries a higher risk of other cancers such as pancreatic cancer and male breast cancer, Sajer said ... n Male breast cancer. (Concord Journal, MA)
Original KISS drummer survived breast cancer Oct 17, 2009
Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of total cases ... He was treated before the tumor could spread and said he's speaking about male breast cancer now -- during National Breast Cancer Awareness month -- to raise the profile of this rare disease ... Male cases are rarer than female breast cancer, making up less than 1 percent of total cases. (CNN)
Male Breast Cancer Oct 14, 2009
Male Patients Fighting Against Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer Awareness News Story - KCRA Sacramento. Get Headlines Sent To Your Email Or Phone. (KCRA 3, CA)
Breast Cancer Not Just a Womans Disease Oct 14, 2009
Although male breast cancer is rare, men should be aware that it can affect both men and women, Kheiri said. Being aware. (Newsmax)
Male Patients Fight Against Breast Cancer Oct 14, 2009
Men Raising Awareness For Male Breast Cancer ... Although male breast cancer accounts for only 1 percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S., the incidence rate among males increased annually between 1975 and 2004 ... Because male breast cancer is so rare, delayed diagnosis often results in the disease proving more deadly for men. (Click2Houston, TX)
One foot in front of the other Oct 11, 2009
Schaller was diagnosed with male breast cancer on Jan. 6, 2008 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. He has been a member of the breast cancer support group, Bosom Buddies, ever since. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Man with breast cancer blames Marine base Oct 9, 2009
"I am one of about 40 men who share this unique commonality of male breast cancer and exposure to contaminated tap water [at] Camp Lejeune," he told the committee. The Marines with breast cancer served or lived at between the 1960s and 1980s. (CNN -- Health)
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It can happen to men, too: North Andovers Peter Devereaux fighting breast cancer Oct 3, 2009
He was recently featured on CNN and keeps a busy schedule speaking out to raise awareness of male breast cancer ... The CNN show highlighted a contaminated water supply at the base for 30 years that is being studied as the reason behind this rare cluster of male breast cancer cases. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
How BRACAnalysis Tests for Breast C... Oct 1, 2009
Men who have a family history of male breast cancer are 50% more likely to develop the disease. Because of this reason, men are also urged to take the test. (Suite101.com)
Male breast cancer patients blame water at Marine base Sep 25, 2009
20 people, all Marines or sons of Marines, have had male breast cancer ... Fontella is one of seven male breast cancer survivors who spent time at Camp Lejeune who spoke to CNN. Fontella said at the time of his diagnosis, he didn't know men could get breast cancer. (CNN)
Stem Cell 'Daughters' Lead To Breast Cancer Aug 5, 2009
4, 2009) Walter and Eliza Hall Institute scientists have found that a population of breast cells called luminal progenitor cells are likely to be responsible for breast cancers that develop in women carrying mutations in the gene BRCA1. BRCA1 gene mutations are found in 10-20 per cent of women with hereditary breast cancer. (Science Daily)
Cancer Researchers Link DICER1 Gene Mutation To Rare Childhood Cancer Jul 7, 2009
Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast cancers in the U.S.. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Male Breast Cancer Survivor May 16, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. FALLS CHURCH, Va (WUSA) -- Each year nearly 17-hundred men are diagnosed with breast cancer and Walter Smith is one of them. (W-USA News, DC)
Family's cancer legacy moves teen to ponder genetic testing Mar 22, 2009
West Volusia News - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Men with BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks Mar 3, 2009
Most cancers associated with BRCA1 and 2 mutations are seen in women, but men with these mutations are at higher risk for male breast cancer as well as prostate and pancreatic cancer and melanoma, she said. For instance, a daughter with BRCA1 or 2 mutations has an estimated risk of 56 percent to 87 percent of developing breast cancer by age 70, Daly said, and half of these cancers occur before age 50. (MEDLINEplus)
Hormone Disorder Drug Could Help Drinkers Stay Sober Feb 26, 2009
(July 7, 2006) Medical oncologists want to know whether a new drug combination can slow the progression of male breast cancer, a rare disease that often goes undiagnosed until it's in an advanced stage. Zeina. (Science Daily)
