Man with breast cancer denied coverage - Health - Men's health - msnbc.com

Man with breast cancer denied coverage - Health - Men's health - msnbc.com

If you have ever taken one of my gender classes, you will immediately understand why reading this article sent my blood pressure soaring. This story is about a young man (29) with breast cancer, we know that men can get breast cancer and it usually hits younger men. It is generally accepted that historically medical research and grant dollars have been expended using males as test subjects causing inequity with regard to good medical knowledge for both sexes. For example, signs of a heart attack are different for women and men but historically the focus has been on men in research. That being said, those who seek for equity between the sexes certainly should be appalled that this young man has been denied any assistance based on his sex. This disease, while generally afflicting women, is a reality for some men. There is a difference between equity of treatment and equity of result. I encourage you as future leaders and policy makers to think about which approach you will support.