ArticleBreast care (Basel, Switzerland)2014
Psychological impact of male breast disorders: literature review and survey results.
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- Managing Male Mammary Maladies.European journal of breast health · 2018Review
- Male Breast Cancer Has Limited Effect on Survivor's Perceptions of Their Own Masculinity.American journal of men's health · 2017Article
- Gynecomastia and hormones.Endocrine · 2017Review
- Management of breast cancer in an Asian man with post-traumatic stress disorder: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2016Article
- A Case of Male Breast Cancer with a BRCA Gene Mutation.Ochsner journal · 2015Article
- Optimal delivery of male breast cancer follow-up care: improving outcomes.Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press) · 2015Review
- Male Breast Cancer in the Age of Genetic Testing: An Opportunity for Early Detection, Tailored Therapy, and Surveillance.Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, IncReview
- Characteristics, Treatment, and Survival of Male Breast Cancer: A 21-year Retrospective Analysis at a Community Academic Institute in Central Illinois.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
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Abstract
backgroundReferrals of men to breast assessment clinics are increasing. While most of the men will have benign disease, some of them will have breast cancer. Whichever pathology they have, men should be offered a service tailored to their needs, rather than being 'shoehorned' into a service designed to care for women. This paper explores the psychological impact on men of their condition and of attending a breast assessment clinic.
methodsThe literature regarding male experience of breast problems is reviewed, and screening for psychological morbidity is discussed. Results of a survey regarding an all-male breast assessment clinic are reported, with a plan for future research.
resultsMany of the 78 men surveyed described negative feelings relating to their condition although they did not want to be seen in an all-male breast assessment clinic if that meant a longer wait. Men reported feelings of anxiety, embarrassment, emasculation and even depression regarding their condition.
conclusionsMen are distressed by gynaecomastia and need psychological support for any breast-related presentation. More formalised research into this area is needed, although the men's distress does not translate into the desire to attend an all-male assessment clinic if this means a longer wait before being seen.
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