Retired wrestler Tyler Mane, known for his role in the X-Men franchise, revealed that he had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mane posted a video on Instagram explaining that he was one of the “super rare” cases of breast cancer in men.
Mane’s Diagnosis
Mane said in the video that his initial reaction to the news was embarrassment. “One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and I’m one of them,” Mane said. “Because it’s rarely talked about, it’s usually found at later stages and has worse outcomes. I want to change that.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 100 breast cancer diagnoses are found in men. The two forms of the disease most commonly found in men are invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ.
Risk factors for men listed by the CDC include a family history of breast cancer, genetic mutations, previous radiation therapy to the chest, and hormone therapy, which can be used to treat prostate cancer.
The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps, and swelling in the breast or underarm. “Breast cancer in men may be less common, but it’s just as important to raise awareness and provide resources for those affected,” the foundation said.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
