Tag: breast cancer awareness
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Understanding Breast Cancer: A Compassionate Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
It is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I felt it would be useful to write about this. What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer can occur when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably. These cells can form a tumour, which may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Common types include: Processing the Diagnosis It is absolutely…
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Did You Know Men Also Get Breast Cancer? – Understanding Male Breast Cancer
When we think of breast cancer, we often associate it with women. However, it’s crucial to recognize that men can also develop breast cancer, although it is less common. Whilst volunteering with Breast Cancer Care on the Moving forward Course, I met a man with Breast Cancer. Within a few months whilst taking part as…