Texas Tech Health Check

Male Breast Cancer: Raising Awareness and Understanding

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Breast cancer in males is a rare cut clinically significant disease. Males have many of the same risk factors as females, but delay in seeking health care puts them at greater risk. Richard Pullen, Ed.D., MSN, director of the R.N. to BSN program in the School of Nursing, explains why males might put off reporting a lump in their breast or even checking for lumps. Dr. Pullen tells us what to look for, how we can help reduce the social stigma and instead support those who are at risk for developing breast cancer.  One of the ways to start is by having conversations about awareness, so share this episode with your friends and family.