Men have Breasts too!
The ABS Conference 2026, held by the Association of Breast Surgery, took place on 8–9 June 2026 at the SEC Glasgow. The two-day multidisciplinary event brought together breast care professionals, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals from across the globe to discuss clinical practice and surgical innovation.
The multidisciplinary event featured a wide range of sessions, including one entitled “Men have breasts too”.
A panel comprising; Consultant Breast Surgeon Mr Ross McClean, Oncologist Dr Suzy Cleator, Mens VMU co-founder Dr Kerry Quincey and our very own Richard Galloway, took questions and providing the assembled audience with the benefit of their considerable experience from all aspects of Breast Cancer in men, raising eyebrows and undoubtedly improving their awareness.
It might be something it might be nothing - get it checked !
Brian Place urges Men to not delay and seek help to identify that something that is not quite right.
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It’s only a pea-size lump - DON’T ignore it, get it checked
Mark Thatcher - tells the story of his Pea Sized lump and how his wife put him on the road to recovery.
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Double trauma for Roger Stanley
Roger gets his own personal story out there, spreading the very important message about Breast Cancer in Men.
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EastEnders Feature
In May 2022, The Men’s VMU Co-Founder, Doug Harper was approached by Macmillan Cancer Support who were advising the producers of the BBC soap, EastEnders.
Eastenders were planning to run a storyline where the character Stuart Highway, played by Ricky Champ, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doug was asked to provide the perspective of a man who had had breast cancer and to assist the production team in accurately reflecting the experience.
Ricky attended The Men’s VMU and is now an honorary member of the group. Ricky and Doug recorded the following video on the set of EastEnders to assist the VMU to get the message out that men can get breast cancer.
‘Massive thanks to all the guys at the VMU for your help and your stories. I appreciate it so much. We could not have told this story without your honesty and generosity’.
-Ricky Champ aka Stuart Highway BBC Eastenders