How to Cope with Cancer and Cancer Treatment If You Have Male Breast Cancer
How to Cope with Cancer and Cancer Treatment If You Have Male Breast Cancer Any diagnosis of cancer can be devastating for a person to receive, but a man being told he has male breast cancer might seem almost impossible. “That’s a woman’s disease!” is the most common response. A breast cancer diagnosis can cause a wide range of other feelings, such as denial, helplessness, anger, anxiety and fear. Another commonly heard phrase is, “Why me?” Treatment Options The main treatment options are: * Surgery * Radiation therapy * Chemotherapy * Hormonal therapy All of these are effective at saving lives, but they each come with their own set of side effects which can diminish your quality of life in the short term. Surgery Any surgery will be painful to a certain extent, and take time to recover from. Removal of a male breast can lead to an initial uncomfortable stretching of the skin. The main side effects in addition to post-surgical pain will include: * Temporary swel...