We’re here for you.
Breast cancer can be a long journey, and we don’t ever want you to feel that you are traveling that road alone. MBCGA now offers three private member-hosted communities on Facebook: one for men with breast cancer, one for their care partners, and one for those who have lost a loved one to male breast cancer.
Each group is a place where you can freely and safely connect, learn, share, and feel supported. Engage with others from diagnosis through treatment; get information about clinical trials and research efforts; and share your stories and experiences with others who truly understand. All groups are visible on Facebook, but membership is by approval and only members can see who’s in the group and what they post. JOIN US!
AnCan is about people helping people, peer-to-peer—people living with various conditions and situations, who help others faced with similar issues. AnCan does this collectively and individually by providing answers, advocacy, education, support, and navigation to empower people living with serious and chronic conditions to address their worlds. A top-rated charitable organization, AnCan’s vision is to provide easily accessible, inclusive virtual peer support for every serious disease and condition allowing widespread participation, especially to those geographically, physically, or socially disadvantaged.
Man Up to Cancer is changing what it means to “Man Up” to cancer; inspiring men to connect and avoid isolation throughout their cancer journeys. Too often, men “check out” after a cancer diagnosis. They struggle with shame, depression, and loss of identity, all of which can lead to poor outcomes. Man Up to Cancer provides a wide range of digital content, as well as an incredibly engaged Facebook group, to tackle the isolation problem head-on. “Manning Up” isn’t about being tough. It’s about realizing that men are smarter and stronger as a pack than they are as lone wolves. And it means reaching out, instead of isolating, and having the courage to accept help.
Men’s VMU
The Men’s VMU (Virtual Meet-up) is a monthly online Zoom meeting in the U.K, held on the 4th Thursday of every month for men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The VMU is an opportunity for these men to talk openly about their diagnosis and treatment and to share their concerns with other men who have had similar experiences.
It’s like a group of men meeting in a pub/cafe relaxed, informal and many topics are discussed, not just breast cancer. The attendees are a diverse group in age, background, sexuality, race and professions.
The Men of The VMU work tirelessly with various charities, researchers, NHS, clinicians and the press to raise awareness of the disease in men and this is having an impact, but there is still a long way to go.
All men with a history of breast cancer are welcome, no matter how recent or distant their diagnosis.
Have a look at the website themensvmu.org to find out more or contact doug.harper@themensvmu.org