A male patient with breast cancer is being seen at the cancer center, and one of the nurses says, "I'm not sure what to do for this patient. He doesn't have the same issues as a woman!" What is the most appropriate response?
1. "Caring for the man with breast cancer is essentially the same as for the woman with breast cancer."
2. "Most issues are the same for men and women, but he probably won't die because of his disease."
3. "There are different types of cancers in men than women, and that needs to be reviewed."
4. "Treatments are different, so you will need to explain these."
Correct Answer: 1
Nursing care for the man with breast cancer is essentially the same as for the woman with breast cancer. Psychosocial concerns, embarrassment or shame about his condition, fear about the life-threatening aspect of the disease, and family concerns should be addressed to help the patient and family move toward healing. Because many men believe breast cancer is a woman's disease, they often delay seeking medical attention and may present with more advanced disease. Male breast cancer is clinically and histologically similar to female breast cancer. Treatment of male breast cancer is much the same as for women.
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