Actor Tyler Mane reveals rare male breast cancer diagnosis, vows to raise awareness

Actor Tyler Mane, known for his roles as Sabretooth in "X-Men" and "Deadpool & Wolverine," has publicly shared his diagnosis of male breast cancer, an "extremely rare" condition. The 59-year-old former professional wrestler announced on June 8 that he is beginning chemotherapy.

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I have breast cancer. And yes, it's super rare. Only 1% of all breast cancer cases are men.

Mane stated that only one in 750 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and he is one of them. He expressed a desire to change the narrative surrounding the disease, noting that it is often discovered in later stages among men due to a lack of public discussion, leading to poorer outcomes. He plans to document his treatment process to raise awareness and prompt others to pay attention to potential symptoms.

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Honestly, my first reaction was to keep it to myself. I mean, it's a little awkward.

Initially, Mane considered keeping his diagnosis private, admitting that the situation felt "a little awkward." However, he realized the importance of speaking out. He also credited his wife, Renae Geerlings, for insisting he get a lump checked, which led to the timely discovery. According to the American Cancer Society, less than 1% of breast cancer cases in the U.S. occur in men, and the disease is often diagnosed later in men because of low awareness and symptom neglect.

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But then I learned that men are more likely to be diagnosed in the later stages because it's not talked about and not sought out.