Out of the Shadow of Pink, The Brandon Greening Foundation and Herb Wagner of A
Man's Pink have joined forces to establish a Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Proclamation for the Third Week of October
MALE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK
Be It Resolved…
WHEREAS, each year 450 men will die from male breast cancer and the numbers are
increasing. Men are typically diagnosed at a late stage and we believe this is primarily due
to a lack of awareness that men too can develop the disease.
WHEREAS, it behooves each of us, men, women, parents, siblings, educators, physicians
and citizens to promote awareness of the disease and possibly save men’s lives.
WHEREAS, we must educate the world to the reality of this disease, and
WHEREAS, in remembrance of the many men who have lost their lives or are fighting for
their lives, due to a lack of awareness, it is appropriate that we designate the Third Week of
October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Out of the Shadow of Pink – http://www.outoftheshadowofpink.com
Brandon Greening Foundation – http://www.breastcancerinmen.org
A Man's Pink - http://www.malebreastcancer.ca
Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week
In 2005 the American Cancer Society estimated that 1200 men would be diagnosed with
male breast cancer; the estimate for 2009 was 1990 men. The Canadian Cancer Society
estimated approximately 200 men would be diagnosed with MBC in 2009 and in the
United Kingdom the estimate for men was 300. Statistics show that a higher percentage of
men will die from breast cancer than women because they are typically diagnosed at a later
stage. Although it is still rare, the incidence of male breast cancer continues to increase.
Most men are still sadly unaware. The chances for successful treatment and ultimately
survival are best when breast cancer is found in its earliest stages. As proven by the pink
ribbon campaign, early detection is the best method. In order that the same opportunity
be afforded to men it is vital that we create a Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week. We
must educate men now!
Man's Pink have joined forces to establish a Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Proclamation for the Third Week of October
MALE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WEEK
Be It Resolved…
WHEREAS, each year 450 men will die from male breast cancer and the numbers are
increasing. Men are typically diagnosed at a late stage and we believe this is primarily due
to a lack of awareness that men too can develop the disease.
WHEREAS, it behooves each of us, men, women, parents, siblings, educators, physicians
and citizens to promote awareness of the disease and possibly save men’s lives.
WHEREAS, we must educate the world to the reality of this disease, and
WHEREAS, in remembrance of the many men who have lost their lives or are fighting for
their lives, due to a lack of awareness, it is appropriate that we designate the Third Week of
October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
Out of the Shadow of Pink – http://www.outoftheshadowofpink.com
Brandon Greening Foundation – http://www.breastcancerinmen.org
A Man's Pink - http://www.malebreastcancer.ca
Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week
In 2005 the American Cancer Society estimated that 1200 men would be diagnosed with
male breast cancer; the estimate for 2009 was 1990 men. The Canadian Cancer Society
estimated approximately 200 men would be diagnosed with MBC in 2009 and in the
United Kingdom the estimate for men was 300. Statistics show that a higher percentage of
men will die from breast cancer than women because they are typically diagnosed at a later
stage. Although it is still rare, the incidence of male breast cancer continues to increase.
Most men are still sadly unaware. The chances for successful treatment and ultimately
survival are best when breast cancer is found in its earliest stages. As proven by the pink
ribbon campaign, early detection is the best method. In order that the same opportunity
be afforded to men it is vital that we create a Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week. We
must educate men now!
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Updates
Frederick, Maryland County Commissioner Jan Gardner and Hernando, Florida County
Commissioner, David Russell have agreed to issue a county proclamation in support of
MBC Awareness Week. We have also received support from Florida Senator Robert
Schenck who will introduce this resolution to the Florida House of Representatives next
session. As well, Florida Congress woman Ginny Brown-Waite will be supporting and
presenting a similar resolution to the United States House of Representatives (Federal)
next session.
United Kingdom Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week Petition
Frederick, Maryland County Commissioner Jan Gardner and Hernando, Florida County
Commissioner, David Russell have agreed to issue a county proclamation in support of
MBC Awareness Week. We have also received support from Florida Senator Robert
Schenck who will introduce this resolution to the Florida House of Representatives next
session. As well, Florida Congress woman Ginny Brown-Waite will be supporting and
presenting a similar resolution to the United States House of Representatives (Federal)
next session.
United Kingdom Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week Petition
