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X-Men Star Reveals Rare Breast Cancer Diagnosis
10 Jun
Summary
- Actor Tyler Mane diagnosed with breast cancer.
- He is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
- Mane aims to raise awareness for male breast cancer.
Actor Tyler Mane, recognized for his portrayal of Victor Creed in X-Men and Deadpool & Wolverine, has publicly shared his diagnosis with breast cancer. The 59-year-old Canadian actor announced that he has commenced chemotherapy treatments.
Mane revealed his condition via a Facebook video, emphasizing the rarity of male breast cancer, with only 1% of diagnoses occurring in men. He stated his intention to use his platform to combat the stigma and encourage dialogue, hoping to improve outcomes by promoting earlier detection.
He recounted that his doctors initially dismissed his concerns, and it was his wife's persistence that led to the lump being removed and his cancer being found at an early stage. Mane, who also famously played Michael Myers in Halloween, urged others to discuss the disease more openly.
