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Hi Doug,
As to your question: bc in men is at such a low percentile that studies and trials would be difficult to achieve results. Or so it has appeared to me, after much research for my partner's own bc.
I'm a 'fully qualified' member here... but Lyle's bc is not Her2+. He is on Tamoxifen tho', since he is highly ER+ and PR+.
I think of the 2000 or so men that are dx'd with bc ea yr, a higher percent are 'only' hormonally postive; and not Her2+. In that case, trials would be even more difficult to do.
However, from all my research since Lyle's dx (June '07), the treatment of choice for men w/ bc is the same as for women.
Lyle was treated with chemo prior to his surgery in order to shrink his tumor, hoping for no chest wall involvement and good clear margins. Tho' tx with TAC was extremely difficult for him, the end result was what we had hoped for.....
We are both old farts, who now share the same oncologist. Lyle will be 71 the end of May and is 12 yrs older than I. His nipple discharge was his first 'sign', too. It became entirely compromised and reached the size of a large grape. But, he waited for approx. 6 mos. to let the cat out of the bag, to anyone, me included. worried I had enough on plate dealing with my brain mets.....
So, what is happening with your other issue/s? Those spots on brain and lung????
There are no dumb questions when it comes to bc issues, Doug! none.
Warmest wishes,
with hope,
pattyz
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