🎗️ Mat’s powerful story serves as an urgent call to action for men everywhere: “Check your chests!” đź’Ş
Mat Kelly, a 42-year-old chef, turned his unimaginable breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to raise awareness. After finding a lump while working in America, Mat’s life took a sharp turn. Despite initially thinking it was nothing, he soon learned the hard truth—his cancer had spread. The diagnosis turned his world upside-down, landing him on lifelong chemotherapy. 🚶‍♂️
But Mat isn’t just sitting back. Thanks to a treatment called Enhertu, Mat’s living his best life, travelling, and even planning a February wedding with his fiancĂ©e, Rachel. 💍❤️
“I have no metabolic sign of cancer,” Mat shares, pointing out that his current treatment is a game-changer. With tumours down by up to 40%, he’s proof positive that you can fight back. And although he faces brutal side effects, including neuropathy and ulcers, Mat pushes on with a brave face and a hopeful heart. 🌟
His incredible journey underscores a vital message: men can get breast cancer, too. Mat wants to shatter the stigma and urges men to take any changes seriously. Check yourself. Speak up. Don’t delay—early detection can make all the difference.
Supporting Mat is the Men’s VMU—a peer support group that’s been a beacon of hope for men facing breast cancer. They’ve created a community where no one battles alone. 🤝
Dr. Ross McLean highlights the urgency: “Mat’s story is a powerful reminder that men are at higher risk of distant disease on presentation.”
Mat Kelly shows us that life isn’t about how many breaths we take but the moments that take our breath away. Let his journey inspire you to be proactive and stay vigilant. 👀✨ #BreastCancerAwareness #CheckYourself #MensHealth #LivingWithCancer
For more male breast cancer support, visit www.themensvmu.org.