Actor and former professional wrestler Tyler Mane announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with breast cancer, describing the revelation as somewhat “embarrassing.” Mane, who portrayed Sabretooth in the 2000 film “X-Men” and reprised the role in “Deadpool and Wolverine” (2024), shared the news in a Facebook reel.
Personal Announcement
“I have some bad news. I start chemo today,” said Mane, who also played killer Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s 2007 “Halloween.” “One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and I’m one of them.” He emphasized that because the disease is rarely discussed among men, it is often detected at later stages, leading to worse outcomes. “I want to change that,” he added.
Call to Action
Mane urged his followers to share his journey: “Come along for my journey to kick this thing in the ass. Send this to 10 of your friends and have them follow me because people need to hear this.” The video shows him connected to an IV in the hospital, where he exclaims, “Fuck cancer!” while making an obscene gesture.
In written text accompanying the video, Mane confessed his initial hesitation: “I have breast cancer. And yep, it’s super rare. Only 1% of breast cancers are men. I’ll be honest, my first reaction was to keep it secret. I mean it’s kind of embarrassing. But then I found out that men are more likely to be diagnosed in advanced stages BECAUSE it’s not talked about and not looked for.”
Medical Background
Mane noted that his doctors initially dismissed his concerns, but his wife encouraged him to have a lump removed. “So let’s start talking about it! 1 in 755 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and if caught early, it’s VERY treatable,” he wrote.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), factors that increase a man’s risk of breast cancer include age, a family history of the disease, previous radiation treatment, and being overweight. The agency advises men to be aware of symptoms such as a lump or swelling in the breast, redness or flaky skin, irritation or dimpling of the breast skin, or nipple discharge.
Mane’s announcement aims to break the silence around male breast cancer and encourage early detection, which significantly improves treatment outcomes.
