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LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum: Advice from Men Against Breast Cancer

Marc Heyison
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President, Men Against Breast Cancer

My mom is a survivor since 1992 and as a result became a breast...

Marc Heyison

Thursday, August 23, 2007
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  In advance of the Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum on August 27 and 28, Marc Heyison, President and Co-Founder of Men Against Breast Cancer, offers his thoughts on what any Presidential candidate should know about breast cancer.   1) Breast Cancer is a Family's Battle &n...
  1. Thanks, Marc-
    PJ Hamel
    Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 09:36 PM
    For bringing your valuable perspective to Monday's forum. I like how you point out that breast cancer is a family issue, not just a women's issue; so many women are the rock of their family, as your mother is. When the foundation is shaken, the whole house trembles! I also like the idea of education for male caregivers. Of course - why hasn't anyone thought of that? So many male partners want to step up, but aren't quite sure how (I think of Danny, who posts to this site...) And the point about redefining survivor - there are millions of cancer survivors out there now, and that number will only increase as treatment gets better and better. But survival isn't without its own issues–physical, and emotional. Thanks for pointing that out. - PJH
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    re: Thanks, Marc-
    Marc Heyison
    Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 08:13 PM

    PJ--

     

    Thank you for your comments and your perspective as well.

     

    Best regards,

    Marc

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  2. the men of breast cancer!
    daniel mcnamara
    Friday, August 24, 2007 at 09:41 AM

    Excellent Marc, the faster we men are included in the recovery of our loved ones who have breast cancer the better the whole family will be . Education and support groups for husbands and family members should be just as much a requirement as med.'s and theropy are for the patient . When a wife /mother /sister, have a stronge well educated support group , there recovery can be so much more effective and positive. Sickness of any kind is hard , but when the sick person knows in there heart that they are loved and have a safety net when they fall, the strenght to fight becomes so much stronger. Husbands and loved ones are so important to recovery , and they need to bond together so they do not fall apart when they are needed the  most.We have made progress with treatment of cancer as far as the drugs go , now it is time to treat the spirit. We men can be so much for our wives and loved ones , but we are human and we need a place to go to bond together so we can go back home and continue the fight of our lives . Thank you for bringing this to light , Danny  

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    re: the men of breast cancer!
    Marc Heyison
    Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 08:16 PM

    Danny--

     

    Thanks for your voice, passion, and elouquence on this issue as well...we all can make difference.

     

    Be well,  

    Marc

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  3. Agreed!
    Jeannette Vagnozzi
    Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 03:30 AM

    Marc -

    You bring up such valid points regarding hte role that men play in breast cancer recovery.  The support and care of our husbands and other men in our lives is invaluable and and the biggest part of recovering and accepting our new bodies.  Thanks for championing this cause for women and the men who support them. 

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    re: Agreed!
    Marc Heyison
    Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 08:18 PM

    Jeannette--

     

    Thanks for echoing the sentiments...we all need to work together for the patients well being to say the least.

     

    Best regards,

    Marc

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  4. Prevention is better than cure.
    Gottlied
    Monday, September 14, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Prevention is better than cure. Just read an article in http://breastcancer.dormitory.com/. It mentions that Walking Can Decrease Breast Cancer Recurrence 40

    Percent.I think not just walking but better sleep and regular sports also help to decrease the posibility of breast cancer. Share the article as following

    hope it will help:

    When it comes to further minimizing the chance of breast cancer recurrence, Dr. Carolyn Kaelin, a Harvard surgeon, breast cancer survivor and author of The

    Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan, says, "Brisk walking - about 3.0 mph on a treadmill - for three to five hours per week, or about 30 minutes a day, can

    net big benefits for breast cancer survivors.

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