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Breast Cancer Also Affects Men

Mike Adams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:04 +0000

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while all the pink we see on the players during NFL games in October mainly focuses our attention on how the disease affects women and what they can do about it, we should also keep in mind (or learn) that men, too, can contract breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in 1,000 men will fall victim to the disease, which claims the life of at least one man every day.

The Men of Rethink Breast Cancer's Reminder App Lose Their Shirts — Hunks of the Day

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:30:06 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to remind women to check their breast health than with hot, shirtless hunks? It’s a stroke of marketing brilliance. Check out these images of the hard-bodied men: there’s Leon, Daniel Luke, Jesse and more, from Rethink Breast Cancer’s free “Your Man Reminder” app. The hot, shirtless [...]

Can a New Sports Bra Really Detect Breast Cancer?

Mike Adams — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:15:41 +0000

Is possible for a bra to detect breast cancer?

Well, according to First Warning Systems, the answer is a resounding yes. The Reno, Nevada-based company says they have invented a sports bra that comes complete with built-in heat sensors that can allow doctors to see malignancies through a state-of-the-art thermal imprint.

Man Discovers Skin Cancer on Scalp While Shaving Head To Support Wife's Cancer

Dan Seitz — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:00:41 +0000

Talk about your lucky breaks.

Bud Stringer walked into a barber shop recently with a noble goal. His wife of twenty years, Dolly, was losing her hair due to the chemotherapy she had to take for breast cancer, and Bud wanted to show support by shaving his head as well.

Good thing too, as it revealed a cancerous melanoma on his scalp.

10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:03:33 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...

12-Year-Old Banned From Wearing Pink Gloves to Support Mom's Fight Against Breast Cancer — Is It Fair?

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:21:06 +0000

Julian Connerton, a football player on the Egg Harbor City Crusaders in New Jersey, wanted to show support for his mother as she battles breast cancer by wearing pink gloves during his game. When Connerton's coach told him he could not play if he wore the pink gloves rather than the required black last Saturday night, he promptly quit.

Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:31:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — 7 Ways to Donate Now

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:26:05 +0000

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when health care experts, cancer survivors and research supporters pull out all the stops to make everyone aware of the need for proper breast cancer screenings, better detection tools and more research aimed at finding a cure.

We've gathered some easy ways for you to show your support below.

Men Can Get Breast Cancer, Too

107.3 KFFM — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:45:24 +0000

Breast cancer does not discriminate, even men can fall victim. Although men are much less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer it does happen. Males comprise about 1% of breast cancer diagnosis each year. According to the Susan G. Komen foundation for the cure, 2,140 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and of those approximately 450 will die from the disease.

There have been a few male celebrities that have been open about their diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and are helping to raise awareness about male breast cancer.