Male Breast Cancer
Any diagnosis of cancer can be devastating for a person to receive, but a man being told he has male breast cancer might seem almost impossible. “That’s a woman’s disease!” is the most common response.
A breast cancer diagnosis can cause a wide range of other feelings, such as denial, helplessness, anger, anxiety and fear. Another commonly heard phrase is, “Why me?”
Treatment Options
The main treatment options are:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Hormonal therapy
All of these are effective at saving lives, but they each come with their own set of side effects which can diminish your quality of life in the short term. Continue reading
