Male Breast Cancer Awareness

      www.MaleBreastCancer.org  

    August 6 - August 17, 2010

The Nick Foundation was created 1995, in memory of

John W. Nick, who died from breast cancer, at the age of 58.

MEN, SHARE YOUR STORIES!

Myriad Genetics is launching a public awareness campaign about BRCA gene testing. They are looking for men to share their stories. The campaign will be launching in the South Eastern region of the U.S., specifically Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Southern Virginia starting in the fall. Myriad would appreciate any male patient in the Southern region who would be interested in talking about their story in media and joining their BRAC Pack. They are holding a story telling workshop in Salt Lake City on August 11-12 (travel day on the 10th). All travel expenses will be covered by Myriad. If you are interested in participating, please email nancy.nick@malebreastcancer.org for further information. (Men do not have to have the BRCA gene to be included.)

*** A big "thank you" to MYRIAD GENETICS for sponsoring our brochures and booklets in 2009. We look forward to their sponsorship again in 2010. ***

64 MEN DIAGNOSED WITH MALE BREAST CANCER (Marines from Camp Lejeune, NC)

Mike Partain, 41, of Tallahassee, FL was diagnosed with  male breast cancer in June 2007. Mike was born at Camp Lejuene, home of the 2^nd Marine Division. He and his mother drank water that was contaminated with TCE and PCE (compounds that have been previously associated with male breast cancer). Mike underwent surgery and chemotherapy and began looking for other men from Lejeune with breast cancer and to date has found 64 men (Marines). To learn more go to the website "The Few, The Proud, The Forgotten" at www.tftptf.com.

From our Guestbook: "My maternal grandmother and grandfather were diagnosed with breast cancer within one month of each other. Thank God that both are doing well and are five years cancer free. Thank you for this very informative website." 

PLEASE, tell your family, friends and community about our auction ~~ and let the bidding begin! 

REAL MEN GET BREAST CANCER!!

Here are some men in our lives who have or have dealt with male breast cancer. Read their stories.

John W. Nick: At the age of 58 (in June 1991), John (father of six children) died of breast cancer. Six years before his death, he expressed concern for a problem on his right breast to a physician who told him not to worry about it. Two years later, another doctor told John not to worry, that it was "nothing." John never knew about male breast cancer, so he listened to his doctors and DID NOTHING. (Read John's Story)

Theron Bell: Shortly before my 45th birthday, in June 1976, I discovered a lump in my right breast. My wife Sonya urged me to have it examined. The doctor told me it was a cyst and not to worry. The lump grew and became more painful so Sonya insisted that I get a second opinion which resulted in the following: (Theron's Story)

Robert Kaitz: It was funny the way we caught my breast cancer. I had a sore throat, so I went to the doctor. I had a list, you know, "By the way, I also have acid reflux..." and he gave me a fistful of prescriptions. Then I said, "Oh, yeah, I forgot, I have this lump." (Read more of Robert's story)

Edward J. Wilson (at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium). MBC is not as rare as one would think. I have been fortunate and will attest that faith, family, and friends have been the cornerstone to my recovery. This is my case. Do not let it be yours. Early detection is the key! (E.J.'s Story)