{"id":11535,"date":"2026-10-23T18:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eirinitsitsipa.gr\/?p=11535"},"modified":"2026-10-23T18:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:59:33","slug":"breast-cancer-in-men-and-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eirinitsitsipa.gr\/en\/breast-cancer-in-men-and-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer in Men and Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer in men is <\/span><b>rare, but real<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases, yet the number of men receiving this diagnosis appears to be rising worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research data on male breast cancer remains limited, and treatment is largely based on approaches developed for women. Some evidence suggests that, given the biological differences involved, breast cancer in men and in women may actually be two distinct diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors include advancing age, obesity, family history, along with environmental and hormonal factors and genetic mutations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men with breast cancer face unique physical and emotional challenges. Yet a full understanding of these experiences , including the psychosocial impact and supportive care needs, has received far less attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How does it affect mental health?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cancer diagnosis is often accompanied by <\/span><b>intense anxiety and depression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Men may feel uncertain about the future, <\/span><b>afraid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their survival, and struggle to come to terms with the illness especially in societies where the image of male \u201ctoughness\u201d runs strong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The available cancer treatments and their side effects can also affect men\u2019s <\/span><b>body image<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>self-esteem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many patients struggle to cope with changes to their body, particularly when their <\/span><b>sense of masculinity and their sex life are affected<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer is usually associated with women, and men diagnosed with it often feel <\/span><b>isolated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>stigmatized<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The strong public health emphasis on breast cancer prevention in women also seems to reinforce the perception that breast cancer is a \u201cwomen\u2019s disease.\u201d As a result, men may feel embarrassed, feel as though they\u2019re suffering from a \u201cfemale\u201d illness, and find it <\/span><b>hard to talk openly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about it which can, in turn, worsen their mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>culture of silence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around the topic can lead men to avoid confronting the illness altogether, and may delay them from seeking appropriate medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>lack of understanding and awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around male breast cancer can limit the healthcare and social support men receive. Some struggle to share their experience with friends or family, or feel that the support resources available are geared toward women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What can we do?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Raising awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about breast cancer in men can help reduce stigma and isolation. Talking openly about male breast cancer can help <\/span><b>educate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the public and make it easier for men to seek help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research also shows that <\/span><b>psychotherapeutic interventions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , whether individual or group-based, help patients manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. <\/span><b>That said, more research focused specifically on men is still needed.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer in men isn\u2019t just a physical challenge \u2014 it\u2019s a psychological one too. Accurate information, access to psychological support, and <\/span><b>building a genuine support network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help patients face the difficulties that come with this illness and improve their quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognising symptoms early and being aware of risk factors are key to early diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>References<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abboah-Offei, M., Bayuo, J., Salifu, Y., Afolabi, O., &amp; Akudjedu, T. N. (2024). Experiences and perceptions of men following breast cancer diagnosis: a mixed method systematic review. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMC Cancer<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 24(1), 179.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain, K., Williams, B., Iredale, R., France, L., &amp; Gray, J. (2006). Psychological distress in men with breast cancer. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Clinical Oncology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 24(1), 95\u2013101.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deldar, R., Sayyed, A. A., Towfighi, P., Aminpour, N., Sogunro, O., Son, J. D., \u2026 &amp; Song, D. H. (2022). Postmastectomy reconstruction in male breast cancer. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Breast Journal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2022(1), 5482261.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dozier, R. (2005). Beards, breasts, and bodies: Doing sex in a gendered world. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender &amp; Society<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 19(3), 297\u2013316.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fox, S., Speirs, V., &amp; Shaaban, A. M. (2022). Male breast cancer: an update. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virchows Archiv<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 480(1), 85\u201393.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kowalski, C., Steffen, P., Ernstmann, N., Wuerstlein, R., Harbeck, N., &amp; Pfaff, H. (2012). Health-related quality of life in male breast cancer patients. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast Cancer Research and Treatment<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 133, 753\u2013757.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ye, M., Qiu, L., Jin, Y., &amp; Huang, Y. (2024). Stakeholders\u2019 experiences and perceptions of male breast cancer: A qualitative evidence synthesis. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Breast<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 103694.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breast cancer in men is rare, but real. 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