Hi, my husband was diagnosed with bc 2 weeks ago and is due full mastectomy this coming wednesday. Surgeon is hopeful not spread to lymphs but wont be sure till has the sentinal lymph removal at time of surgery. It appears he is HER2 positive so chemo and herceptin are planned. Its hard to beleive that a couple of weeks ago the above statement would have been totally alien to us as we were one of the many that didnt think men got bc. How wrong we were. I hope you dont mind me ‘crashing’ this men’s forum, but Dave is a bit of a technophobe. I am hoping to get some support/advice from you guys as so far you seem to be a rare as ‘pink elephants’.
Dave is a bit of a workaholic so keeping him resting while he recovers is not going to be easy.
Firstly welcome to the BCC forums, I am sorry to read of your husbands recent diagnosis. As well as the support I’m sure you will soon be offered here you might find it useful to read the BCC booklet ‘men with breast cancer’, it contains lots of information which may be helfpul. To download a copy or read this on-line just follow this link:-
Also if you would like to talk things through please do give the BCC helpline a call on 0808 800 6000. Here you share your concerns with someone who will offer you emotional support and practical information. Lines are open today until 2pm and weekdays 9 to 5pm.
Did you receive any assistance with your enquiry - its been a while since your post - it appears men dont use this site any more - I am happy to help in anyway i can - I went throug BC in 2004 - been nearly 11years now - somethings will have changed since my time… but if i can assist with anything - please let me know…