Hollywood actor Tyler Mane, best known for portraying Sabretooth in the X-Men film series, has publicly revealed his diagnosis with a "super rare" form of male breast cancer. The star, who also had a career as a professional wrestler, announced that he has begun chemotherapy treatment and is using his platform to raise awareness about the disease.
Diagnosis and Initial Reaction
In a social media post accompanied by a video, Mane shared his health news, stating, "Yep. I have breast cancer. And yep, it's super rare." He admitted feeling embarrassed by the diagnosis and initially wanted to keep it private. However, he decided to go public after learning that men are often diagnosed at advanced stages due to lack of awareness.
Mane explained, "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. 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."
Call to Action
The actor urged his followers to discuss cancer openly, emphasizing that early detection is key. "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! Like, Save, Share, Comment let's spread the word," he wrote.
In the video, Mane said, "I have some bad news. I start chemo today. One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and I'm one of them. Because it's rarely talked about, it's usually found at later stages and has worse outcomes. I want to change that. Come along for my journey to kick this thing in the a**. Send this to 10 of your friends and have them follow me because people need to hear this."
Support from Fans
After receiving an outpouring of support from fans and followers, Mane thanked them, saying their messages left him "very emotional."
Background
Tyler Mane began his career as a professional wrestler under the name Big Sky in the 1980s and 1990s before transitioning to acting. He gained fame for his role as Sabretooth in the original X-Men film and reprised the character in the 2024 film Deadpool and Wolverine.
