[Believe51]

Hey 'ole Buddy, always nice to see your posts.

The most important part of our puzzles is to join in unison to advocate. When we do this we give the purpose to studies like this. Do I think that more men are getting breast cancer? No, I think that we are aware of it more now and the embarrassment has lessened for men, just my opinion but I will never know for sure. We used to think that this cancer is rare and it is, but numbers of male breast cancer have been rising since the attention we are advocating. It is important to realize that these studies are pertinent and will tailor make our treatments in the future. Eventually these sub-types will be better understood and treated differently....they are, after all, different cancers. Yet, they are so alike.

For now we have to keep in heart that these drugs used for breast cancer do work for men and the future holds a much better plan. I agree with you though, Doug since I have always looked at the genetic and hormonal aspects of this disease when looking for the treatment answers. Breast cancer in men is much more aggressive so just keep advocating and teaching our little fellows of the future to be aware of their bodies and not to be embarrassed with coming to an adult they feel comfortable with. Who knows, if they find drugs to work in the aggressive male breast cancer.....we may be closer to a cure

Believe51's Conclusion: Our drugs do work for both cancers but will be better tailored-made therapies. We must advocate MBC to stand as one force to push the importance of these studies.....for now we are safe.

Lots of love to you Doug, although I never feel alone here, we have a bond that goes far beyond words. Not to mention that I am your biggest fan.