Former WCW wrestler-turned-actor Tyler Mane announces that he has breast cancer
Former WCW wrestler-turned-actor Tyler Mane has revealed that he has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Before transitioning to acting, Mane competed for promotions including NJPW, WCW, CMLL, and AJPW under ring names such as Big Sky. He later found success in Hollywood with roles in films including X-Men, Rob Zombie’s Halloween remake, and Deadpool & Wolverine.
Mane wrote the following in a Facebook post…
“Yep. 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 advance stages BECAUSE it’s not talked about and not looked for. In fact, my doctors all dismissed it and it was only because my wife pushed me to get the lump removed that I got in early.
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. Time to answer the Wake Up Call!”