Los Angeles Times (Science)

I Had to Man up and Get a Mammogram

A man with a BRCA1 mutation underwent his first mammogram, discovering that the procedure is virtually identical for men and women. The article highlights the rarity of male breast cancer—about 1 in 726 men—but notes that genetic risk and family history can elevate concern. It also exposes the gender‑specific stigma and systemic gaps that leave men under‑informed and at higher mortality risk. Advocates like the Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance are pushing for broader awareness and gender‑inclusive screening guidelines.