The psychosocial and sexual effects of a feminised condition within a masculine body: a review article of male breast cancer
Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare condition whose incidence is on the rise. To date there are limited support services available to men with breast cancer and no Australian studies looking at the social determinants of MBC and its impact on the prognosis of this disease. Lack of MBC awareness and specific information continues to be an issue for the men. A literature search was undertaken using PubMed to identify articles published on the topic of MBC. Breast cancer is not a gender exclusive disorder and the current lack of open discussion and research into the MBC and its psychosexual consequence has shown to be associated with harmful effects on mental and sexual health of men. More research is necessary to study its biological nature as well as its association with psychosocial and sexual effects.