Together we can stamp out the  ignorance associated with MALE BREAST CANCER. Breast cancer is NOT gender specific.

www.MaleBreastCancer.org

Please tell your family and friends and let the bidding begin.

  February 05- February 16, 2011
 

John W. Nick Foundation was founded 15 years ago (Nov. 9, 1995), in memory of John W. Nick, who died from breast cancer, at the age of 58. JWNF is the oldest Male Breast Cancer Foundation in the world.

It was 19 years ago, in 1991, that Nancy Nick promised her father she would tell the world that "MEN Get Breast Cancer Too!" Through her hard work, and that of the Foundation, the world is hearing that message.  

 Knowledge is Power!  Awareness Saves Lives through Early Detection.
 

A special "Thank You" and "Happy  Valentine's Day"

to all of our new and past bidders.

Your participation has made a huge impact on our cause.

Our auctions have educated thousands of people.

Please continue to help our Foundation as you shop with the "Spirit of Giving. "

• Breaking News: Dr. Kathryn Ruddy at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is conducting a web-based survey study of men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the past ten years. If you are a male breast cancer survivor your participation will be very much appreciated. For more details, follow the link to the Survey for Men with Breast Cancer. (Note: Only group results will be posted; no individuals will be identified in the results. Please contact Dr. Kathryn Ruddy at 617-632-4587 with any questions.)

• Other News:  64 Men Diagnosed with Male Breast Cancer from Camp Lejeune, NC: Mike Partain was born at Camp Lejeune, NC, and was diagnosed with male breast cancer in June 2007. He began looking for other men born there with breast cancer. To date he has found 64 men. Learn more at "The Few, The Proud, The Forgotten."    
  

• From Our Guestbook: Elaine Bonnell writes: "We have an awful family history of breast cancer. It has taken the lives of my great grandmother, my grandmother and her sister, my mother and her younger sister. My surviving aunt has had it twice. In March of '09 I was diagnosed and a week later, for the second time, my brother was diagnosed - this time with stage IV. I cannot believe the number of people who never knew, until I tell them, that men even get breast cancer. It's a horrible disease whether in  men or women." To read more, visit our Guestbook.
  

• A Special "Thank You" to BiddingForGood: JWNF has been doing auctions for the past three years. We cannot thank BiddingForGood enough. Through hard economic times our auctions have kept our organization alive. BiddingForGood is a great American company. Their customer service can't be beat. BiddingForGood has a catalog for charities to choose items on consignment from a trusted business. We then pass the savings on to you. Good luck and again ...   

Sincerely yours,

Nancy E. Nick,

Founder, President, CEO 

MEN GET BREAST CANCER TOO!

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. (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." ( Robert's Story)

Mike Partain: I am 41 years old. I am BRCA1 and BRCA2 negative for hereditary breast cancer. Cancer of any kind is rare in my family. My diagnosis in 2007 left me confused and troubled . . . .  and then I learned the entire time my  mother was pregnant with me (while living at Camp Lejeune), she was provided water that was highly contaminated with volatile organic compounds. (Mike's Story)