EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 52 MIN
S6 Ep7: Richard and Stuart on breast cancer in men
from Breast Cancer Now · host Breast Cancer Now
Richard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and Stuart was diagnosed in 2005 and now lives with secondary breast cancer.They are both involved with the Men’s VMU, an online group aimed at supporting men with a breast cancer diagnosis, promoting research into breast cancer in men, and raising awareness of the signs and symptoms.Only around 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year.Richard and Stuart talk about how their diagnoses took them by surprise, and share their work in the Men’s VMU trying to get the message to as many people as possible.Find out more about the Men's VMU.Find out more about Breast Cancer Now's support service Someone Like Me.If you'd like to find out more about Breast Cancer Now's support services, visit the Breast Cancer Now website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode is available to watch or listen to on the Breast Cancer Now website.Key Topics:2:15 Richard's breast cancer diagnosis5:38 Stuart's breast cancer diagnosis7:56 Campaigning to receive Herceptin as a man13:13 Stuart's secondary breast cancer diagnosis15:51 Looking out for the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer16:32 Living with secondary breast cancer20:32 The Men's VMU – support for men with breast cancer24:22 The use of tamoxifen in men27:58 The "pinkness" and femininity of breast cancer31:44 The erosion of male identity after a breast cancer diagnosis36:10 How the Men's VMU encourages talking about difficult topics37:11 Find out more about the Men's VMU37:49 Someone Like Me service from Breast Cancer Now39:01 The accessibility of resources and support to men with breast cancer43:51 The importance of family support45:39 Richard and Stuart's tips for a man just diagnosed46:39 Getting involved with fundraising and awareness events47:57 What it means to Richard and Stuart to live well51:01 How to get in touch with the Men's VMU
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Richard and Stuart, both men living with breast cancer, share their experiences of diagnosis, treatment and the challenges of being diagnosed with a disease mostly associated with women.
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