[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 16079]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           MALE BREAST CANCER

  (Mr. NUGENT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. NUGENT. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the end of Breast Cancer 
Awareness Month, I want to address an often overlooked but important 
part of breast cancer awareness.
  One percent of all breast cancer patients are men. In 2010, almost 
1,970 new male breast cancer cases were reported. Although the current 
survival rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer is about 87 
percent, the rate for men drops to 79 percent. The discrepancy is 
because many men don't think breast cancer can affect them. As such, 
they are often diagnosed after the cancer has developed into more 
advanced stages.
  One of my constituents in Florida's Fifth District, Herb Wagner, is a 
6-year male breast cancer survivor. After his diagnosis in 2005, Herb 
and his family founded A Man's Pink. The goal of A Man's Pink is to 
bring awareness to male breast cancer.
  Early detection is crucial in fighting any type of cancer, and men 
need to be reminded that breast cancer does not just affect women.
  For more information on male breast cancer, I encourage folks to 
learn about A Man's Pink. In the meantime, anybody with concerns should 
contact their doctor.

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