Understanding Genetic Mutations
“I want to do genetic testing to see if I have the cancer gene”. This is a common phrase I hear from my patients as a genetic counselor...
Mammograms for Men
Less breast tissue doesn’t mean NO breast tissue and so, YES men can have a mammogram! Routine mammograms are not the norm of screening...
LUCKY 13
Thirteen years ago, this week, I heard those infamous words: “Mr. Singer, Sir You Have Breast Cancer!” It was not that shocking to hear,...
MEN'S HEALTHY TIPS
It’s not uncommon for men to ignore health symptoms or feel too busy to take care of themselves properly. Since June is Men’s Health...
How Males Who Use Finasteride Are At Higher Level Of Having Breast Cancer
Finasterides belongs to a group of medicines referred to as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. This drug is a steroid-like medication often...
Breast Cancer in Men: Statistics and Facts
Breast cancer in males is a rare occurrence: less than 1% of all breast cancer cases occur in men. For men, the lifetime risk of being...
The Largest Chisel in the Statue of My Character
We all have a series of moments in our lives that have sculpted our character and created the mold that we exhibit today. These moments...
HIS Giving Story
Sir, You Have Breast Cancer! Hearing these words is what made a difference in helping to save lives! In October of 2008 and after...
Ten Years of Educating and Saving Lives
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness was established October 2009, because we believed we needed to make changes to what we know and think about...
The Best Father's Day Gift You Can Give
On Father’s Day you’re probably thinking about the family of men in your life. In addition to your father or father in law or husband,...
#GivingTuesday Please....
#GivingTuesday, is a global giving movement that has been driven by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in...
BRCA in Men Myths
As you know, if you’ve been reading every week, the topic of this blog is using data in education. In July, I changed things up by...
Men and Hereditary Gene Mutations
Can you be a man and have or pass down the BRCA (BReast CAncer) gene mutation? The quick answer is YES! So what does this mean exactly if...
BRCA- Sharing With My Sons, Their Risks and Their Feelings
I was filled with emotion when asking my three sons to share what they remember when I told them I carried the BRCA genetic mutation and...
Organize An Event To Raise Awareness
Organizing An Event To Raise Awareness Of Male Breast Cancer Increasing public awareness of male breast cancer is key to lowering its...
