Management of breast cancer in an Asian man with post-traumatic stress disorder: a case report.
Faaizah PatelRajgopal AchuthanLucie HyklovaAndrew M HanbyValerie SpeirsPublished in: Journal of medical case reports (2016)
While sensitivity is undoubtedly required when diagnosing gender-biased conditions such as breast cancer in men, our experience showed this is exacerbated in ethnic minority groups where language barriers often exist and awareness of cultural differences is required. Awareness of the possibility of post-traumatic stress disorder in migrant populations from conflict-torn areas is also recommended during consultation.