Living with Male Breast Cancer
Most men get prostrate cancer. But men do get breast cancer. Male breast cancer accounts for only 1% of the population of all breast cancers. However, treatment for male breast cancer is the same as for women. After my husband’s mastectomy some of the pectoral muscle tissue was also removed. The tissue showed markers for cancer. As a result he had to go through another surgery to remove more muscle tissue. We celebrated the news that no further cancer cells were found in the tissue. During this second surgery the surgeon also implanted an infusion port into his chest. The doctor said that the infusion port is the best method to receive chemotherapy otherwise injection through veins is not very productive and has many drawbacks.
My husband’s chemotherapy is scheduled to start in a couple of weeks. We are getting prepared for this. We bought several head scarves, bought a digital thermometer and planning on eating more fruits and vegetables. Someone suggested we start yoga in order to heal the body and mind during these treatments. I’ll let you know if we start yoga and if this is true.
I am very impressed with my husband’s attitude. He is positive and upbeat. Every bit of good news is celebrated and we thank God for His many blessings. My husband may not know this but he gives me strength during this time. He shows me that he is a real fighter and willing to do whatever it takes to beat breast cancer. Quite frankly, I don’t know if I could go through this if I had breast cancer. But seeing him fight this battle has truly inspired me to embrace his attitude. We’ve grown closer and know that “we” are fighting breast cancer together. As a team we can beat anything.
People ask me, how am I doing? Now I’m asking all the spouses who have lived through their spouse’s breast cancer, how are you doing?
Until later,
Linda
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