Living with breast cancer

The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer causes changes in your life, and can change how you think and feel about things. These changes and their effects will not be the same for all men.

It’s not always easy, but over time, most men do adjust to changes caused by their experience with breast cancer. Over time, most men find they are able to return to doing the things that are important to them.

Some of the feelings experienced by men diagnosed with breast cancer are outlined in this section. Most men find that, over time, distressing feelings ease. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others, even painful feelings, can help you cope with your diagnosis. You might find it helpful to talk with one or more of the following: your specialist; breast care nurse; GP; psychiatrist; psychologist; counsellor; or other men who have had breast cancer.

“I was very open about having breast cancer right from the start, and that helped me deal with it.”

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