FATHER'S DAY AUCTION !

June 14, 2009- June 21, 2009

Male Breast Cancer Foundation

John W. Nick Foundation, Inc.

FATHERS CAN GET BREAST CANCER!!

Here are some men (fathers) in our lives who 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)

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)

Also from Robert: "If I can reach one guy and have him get an early diagnosis, then I am a happy guy."

Mike Partain: I am 39 years old. I was diagnosed with male breast cancer on the same day as my eighteenth wedding anniversary. My diagnosis left me confused and troubled. I was at a loss to explain where or how I developed the disease. I do not drink nor do I smoke. Cancer of any kind is rare in my family. (Mike's Story)

Edward J. Wilson (with Nancy Nick 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)

Read these excerpts from our Guestbook at malebreastcancer.org.

• I went on a cruise in July 2007. There was a walk for the Komen Foundation. There was NOT ONE WORD in the information about male breast cancer. On the day of the walk I stood on the deck of the ship and kept telling the people "MEN GET BREAST CANCER, TOO." A woman laughed at me and kept laughing even after I told her my husband died from breast cancer.

• My father died of breast cancer. He had three mammograms before anyone decided to do a biopsy. It was too late. Male breast cancer should not be ignored.
  

• My husband was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30 and passed away at the young age of 34. He spent the entire time of his battle with cancer educating about male breast cancer. I get so frustrated when breast cancer awareness excludes men.