“They found a lump. Doctors said not to worry. These are the stories of men with breast cancer.”
USA TODAY
Through the stories of five men diagnosed with breast cancer, David Oliver examines the reluctance of many physicians to test for male breast cancer until the malignancy has progressed to a more advanced stage, and the stigma these survivors often face. Collectively, Oliver’s interviews illuminate the alienation that men can feel when diagnosed with a cancer type that is widely perceived as exclusively affecting women. This moving piece raises much-needed awareness about this important topic.
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