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Motion · S5M-20653 · 29 Jan 2020

Rising Incidence of Male Breast Cancer in Scotland

Lodged by Mark McDonald Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the findings of new research led by Professor Valerie Speirs from the University of Aberdeen into the incidence of male breast cancer in Scotland; notes with concern that the number of men living in Scotland who have received a breast cancer diagnosis has risen continuously for the last 25 years; understands that this rising trend is most pronounced in the north of Scotland and in rural areas; acknowledges that male breast cancer accounted for 0.36% of all breast cancers diagnosed in 1992, rising to 0.65% of all breast cancers in 2017; appreciates that male breast cancer is still relatively rare with around 25 cases diagnosed in Scotland per year; acknowledges that these findings emphasise the need for a better understanding of male breast cancer, and agrees that, with numbers rising, it is important to raise awareness among the general public that breast cancer also affects men.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.