Breast Cancer in Men
It happens. And we're here for you.
When most people think of breast cancer, they picture women. But breast cancer doesn't discriminate — and men are far from immune.
For many men, the diagnosis comes with an extra layer of confusion, isolation, and stigma. The conversations, the support groups, the pink ribbons — they rarely include men. And because awareness is so low, male breast cancer is often caught late, when treatment is harder and outcomes are worse.
At Space Coast Survivors, we believe support should never be defined by gender. If you're a man facing breast cancer — or you love someone who is — you deserve the same compassion, resources, and community.
The Facts
1 in 100
breast cancer cases occur in men
2,800+
men diagnosed in the U.S. each year
Often Late
diagnosis due to lack of awareness
Saves Lives
early detection is critical
What to Know
What to Look For
A lump or thickening in the breast tissue
Changes to the skin over the breast (dimpling, puckering)
Nipple changes — redness, scaling, turning inward
Discharge from the nipple
Pain or swelling in the breast area
Risk Factors
Family history of breast cancer
Genetic mutations (BRCA1/BRCA2)
Hormonal imbalances or conditions
Older age (most common over 60)
Previous radiation exposure to the chest