Experiences of men with breast cancer: an exploratory focus group study

B G Williams; R Iredale; K Brain; E France; P Barrett-Lee; J Gray

doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6601305

Experiences of men with breast cancer: an exploratory focus group study

Br J Cancer. 2003 Nov 17;89(10):1834-6. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6601305.

Authors

B G Williams¹, R Iredale, K Brain, E France, P Barrett-Lee, J Gray

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK. williamsbg@cf.ac.uk

Abstract

Management and care of men with breast cancer is based on that developed for women. Our study reports that men have specific issues regarding certain aspects of their breast cancer experience, including diagnosis, disclosure, support and gender-specific information, and offers suggestions for improved patient care.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Breast Neoplasms, Male* / diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms, Male* / psychology
Breast Neoplasms, Male* / therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Focus Groups
Humans
Male
Patient Education as Topic
Quality of Health Care
Social Support
Truth Disclosure

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

Grants and funding