Any other men going through breast cancer treatment?

Hi 

I'm about to have cycle 5 of chemo for breast cancer. I'm having treatment first before surgery followed by radio and then further injections three weeks a part for 12 cycles. 

I appreciate this type of cancer is rare in men and I've struggled to find any forums for guys to talk about this. I'm reaching out to vent what I'm going through and feel I should do so.

My family have been brilliant and supportive but we sadly have an unfortunate history for cancer. I lost my mum and she was only 61. 

I have just turned 40, my prognosis is very good but this whole process as many of you know is daunting, takes time and effects your 'normal' day to day life. 

A long intro I know but it's made me feel better writing this. 

Steve
 

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  • Hi Steve

    Jolamine has given you some great support already and some very helpful links. We would recommend that the most reliable information can be found at breastcancernow.org/.../breast-cancer-in-men 

    I hope you find it useful but don't hesistate to post here or give our nurses a shout if you need to ask anything

    Best wishes

    Sarah

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  • Hi Steve

    Jolamine has given you some great support already and some very helpful links. We would recommend that the most reliable information can be found at breastcancernow.org/.../breast-cancer-in-men 

    I hope you find it useful but don't hesistate to post here or give our nurses a shout if you need to ask anything

    Best wishes

    Sarah

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  • Thanks for all for these and taking the time to respond. 

    I too have googled and seen these similar links and read some of these from the start when I was diagnosed. My point still kind of stands. Anyhow I've read a lot and sadly had some prior knowledge from my mums experiences although mine is different and I have chosen to do chemo. A decision maybe my mum should have made too but hey that  was her call.

    My GP to be fair has been awesome and she calls me every 2/3 weeks to ask how I am, asks if need anything and to generally chat with me, what a legend she is. Above and beyond bearing mind how busy they all are. 
     

    Anyways, I hope everyone is doing the best they can. I'm back in for cycle 5 Thursday. Only one to do after, the end of  this chemo treatment is in sight! 
     

    Thanks again everyone.
     

    Steve 


     

     

     

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    Hi Steve,

    I am delighted to see that Sarah has added a more reputable site and hope that this is one that you haven't tried yet. I am sorry to hear you say that your point still stands. I agree that none seem as robust as this one is, but have found throughout the past 11 years, that the best way to make a site become active is to keep contributing to it.

    It is great that you have such good support from your GP. We hear about the bad experiences, but seldom hear about the good. Mine too has been legend, especially throughout this pandemic. She has phoned me regularly just to check in with me and has even seen me a couple of times when needed.

    I am sure that you are relieved to see the end of your chemo sessions in sight and, hope that all goes well from here on in.

    Kind regards,

    Jlamine xx