@theguywithstage4breastcancer
Breaking the Stigma
& Elevating the Breast
Cancer Conversation
Jake Messier, @theguywithstage4breastcancer, is a pioneering speaker and advocate, shattering stigmas around male breast cancer. With the largest social media platforms dedicated to the subject, he inspires men and women alike to confront breast health challenges, advocate for early detection, and build a community of support and awareness for survivors.
Breaking Barriers, Embracing Strength.
Hi, I'm Jake...a voice for resilience and a champion for male breast cancer awareness.
Join me as we break down barriers, embrace strength, and
advocate for a brighter future where no one fights alone.
Keynote
Speaker
As a keynote speaker, Jake brings a distinctive blend of experience as a CEO/CMO, entrepreneur, marketing strategist and the firsthand reality of being among the 1% of men diagnosed with breast cancer. His talks empower audiences to confront adversity, build communities, and drive meaningful change through courageous advocacy.
Media
Personality
As a former television news anchor and radio personality, Jake commands attention as a media personality, offering expert commentary on male breast cancer across TV, radio, and podcasts. His personal experience navigating Stage 4 enriches his message, making him a leading advocate, as he educates, dispels myths, and empowers survivors.
Trained
Advocate
Jake is a trained clinical advocate through the National Breast Cancer Coalition's Project LEAD, demonstrating a deep understanding of research and policy at the local and national levels. He also serves on the patient advisory board of Relay Therapeutics, ensuring the patient voice is heard at critical stages of drug discovery and treatment.
Male breast cancer rates are rising.
By the Numbers: Empowering Transformations
Each number associated with male breast cancer reflects a journey of growth, successful interventions, and the empowerment of individuals and communities working towards better outcomes and increased understanding.
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2800
Men in the U.S. will be diagnosed this year.
1 in 728
Lifetime odds of being diagnosed w/ male breast cancer.
67
Average age of male breast cancer diagnosis.
1%
of all breast cancer cases are biologically male.
322k
Women in the U.S. will be diagnosed this year.
1 in 8
Odds of being diagnosed w/ female BC
62
Average age of female breast cancer diagnosis.
30%
of all new female cancers are breast cancer.