real story
“I didn’t think
Men could get
breast cancer”
James, 36
From London
In 2023, James was diagnosed with breast cancer.
This is his story.
my story
When James first discovered a lump behind his nipple, breast cancer never crossed his mind.
The lump was hard and painless, but like many men, he simply didn’t associate breast cancer with men at all.
For weeks, he tried to ignore it, convincing himself it was probably nothing serious.
Eventually, after encouragement from those around him, he booked an appointment with his GP.
That decision would ultimately save his life.
On February 23rd 2023, James was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. The diagnosis itself was devastating, but what followed left a lasting impact in a different way. Almost immediately, James became aware of how invisible men were within the wider conversation around breast cancer. Every leaflet, website and support resource felt written entirely with women in mind.
At the exact moment he needed clarity and reassurance most, he instead felt isolated.
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