
“I had treatment last year and I want to give something back.”
This study looked at the experiences of men with breast cancer in the United Kingdom. Breast cancer in men is much, much rarer than it is in women.
The aim of this study was to look at the attitudes and opinions of a group of men with breast cancer. The researchers hoped that identifying the needs of men with breast cancer could improve their future management and care.
The researchers found that there is a need to provide men with breast cancer with better practical support and information, specifically about male breast cancer.
The study used small discussion groups of men and women with breast cancer and health professionals. The main part of the study recruited 161 men with breast cancer. All the men who took part filled in a questionnaire. The questionnaire asked about
The researchers interviewed 30 out of the 161 men to explore the topics described above in more detail. In 2005, the researchers analysed the answers in the questionnaires and interviews. They found
The researchers concluded that awareness needs to be raised about men’s breast cancer among health care professionals and members of the public.
We have based this summary on information from the team who ran the trial. The information they sent us has been reviewed by independent specialists () and published in a medical journal. The figures we quote above were provided by the trial team. We have not analysed the data ourselves.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Dr Jonathon Gray
Breast Cancer Campaign
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
If you have questions about the trial please contact our cancer information nurses
Freephone 0808 800 4040
“I had treatment last year and I want to give something back.”