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In preparing this information we have spoken with several Australian men who have experienced breast cancer and searched the internet for useful sites. Here we share the outcomes of our search. If you find other resources you think are useful, please let us know.
My Journey Kit
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last 12 months, you might want to call 1300 785 562 to order a free copy of the My Journey Kit. While we refer to ‘women with breast cancer’ throughout the My Journey Kit, we hope that much of the information will be helpful to you too.
Websites
Male breast cancer
A new Australian National Breast Cancer Centre website for men and their families and friends
http://www.nbcc.org.au/men
Malebreast cancer (PDQ): treatment
Information sheet from the National Cancer Institute (US) which provides general information about male breast cancer and treatment. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/malebreast/patient
Breast cancer in men
Fact sheet from Cornell University Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors in New York State.
http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/Factsheet/General/fs43.bcMale.cfm
What you need to know about: Male Breast Cancer
Provides links to resources focused on breast cancer in men.
http://breastcancer.about.com/od/formen.index.htm
Heartwarmers4u.com
An American man's personal experiences with breast cancer, and his interest, observations and efforts in advocating increased public awareness of male breast cancer.
www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?onein100
John W Nick Foundation
The John W Nick Foundation is dedicated to providing men with information to combat male breast cancer.
www.johnwnickfoundation.org
Articles
Breast cancer in men  Article: Canberra Times 8 March 2007 440.68 Kb PDF
Men can get breast cancer, too
Article: Health on the Net Foundation, November 15 2002 (PDF)
Male breast cancer: rare but extremely dangerous
Article: Australian Financial Review, September 25 2003
Male breast cancer - rare but extremely dangerous 69.32 Kb
Breast cancer no joke
Article: Herald Sun Oct 11 2002
Breast cancer no joke 92.81 Kb
‘Bearded lady’ who slew a cancer dragon
Article: The Advertiser, Oct 2003
Bearded lady who slew a cancer dragon 157.93 Kb
Not for women only
Article: WebMD Feature Article (PDF)
I have breast cancer
Article: Newsweek July 14 1997
I have breast cancer 83.26 Kb
This man survived breast cancer
Article: Esquire June 1 2000
Esquire - This man survived breast cancer 456.90 Kb
Shock and stigma of breast cancer in men
Article: The Independent October 26 2002
Shock and stigma of breast cancer in men 34.79 Kb
To help others, men with breast cancer go public
Article: Boston Globe June 8 2002
To help others, men with breast cancer go public 154.93 Kb
Books
The Official Patient’s Sourcebook on Male Breast Cancer: A revised and updated directory for the internet age. (US)
Editors: James N. Parker and Philip M. Parker
Publisher: Icon gr pint
Year: November 2002
Available from: www.everycloud.com
We are not aware of any other books written by or for men who have had breast cancer. However, some of our women have commented that they’ve been able to relate to books written by others facing adversity. The following book is an example. We would welcome any recommendations you may have as time goes by!!
It’s Not About the Bike: My journey back to life (US)
Authors: Lance Armstrong & Sally Jenkins
Publisher: Berkley Pub Group
Year: 2001
The story of a world class athlete who won the Tour de France after a testicular cancer diagnosis.
Support and support groups
You might find it helpful to talk with others who have been through a similar experience. State and territory Cancer Councils may be able to put you in touch with another man who has had breast cancer. Call 13 11 20.
At this time there are no support groups in Australia specifically for men with breast cancer. (Several people have tried to set them up but they never really took off.) However, there are many general cancer support groups and you may find these helpful. There are also Living with Cancer Education Programs for people dealing with cancer (run over 4 to 8 weeks) that provide information about cancer, its treatment and ways to deal with it (family members welcome). Call 13 11 20 for information about the nearest group to you.
MaleBC - A Male Breast Cancer Discussion List
This is an internet-based ‘discussion list’* where you can make contact with other men who have experienced breast cancer.
http://listserv.acor.org/archives/malebc.html
(* For information about internet-based discussion lists, please refer to “Finding breast cancer resources online” in Section 2 of the My Journey Kit.)
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