Aim: To assess men’s experiences when diagnosed with breast cancer. Subject and Methods: The breast is a symbol of femininity. Therefore, it is no surprise that studies on women’s experiences with breast cancer predominate in the literature. Because breast cancer accounts for just 1% of all cancers among men, it is often overlooked. Nevertheless, it accounts for proportionately more deaths than penile or testicular cancer. Five major databases were queried in December 2022 to review primary studies with qualitative design. Results: Of the 206 articles selected and screened, eight met the inclusion criteria. Three highlighting men’s experience with stigmatisation and their need to be taken into consideration, even through information not solely aimed at women, are from a German study conducted between 2018 and 2020. Three from the UK between 2003 and 2007, also emphasise the stigma and the need for more information directed specifically at men. The study from the United States points out that men who receive treatment in women’s care spaces experience feelings of inadequacy. Last, a recent Israeli paper (2021) describes how men conceal the disease to avoid the stigma altogether. Conclusion: The paper examines the paltry, recent research on men’s emotional experience with breast cancer, which is culturally relegated to women. However, a clear need emerges for more attention to be paid to addressing communications and relations for these male patients as well.

Introduction: In the field of intensive care, accurate measurement of perspiratio insensibilis, or insensible fluid loss, is crucial for managing fluid and electrolyte balance. While numerous studies have attempted to quantify this loss, the resulting formulas have varied widely. This inconsistency can significantly impact clinical decision-making regarding volume support and diuretic therapy. Aim: This systematic review aims to investigate the available literature regarding the calculation of perspiratio insensibilis in daily water balance assessments in intensive care units (ICUs) and to identify the gold standard for its measurement. Method: A systematic search of scientific databases including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus was conducted from December 2023 to January 2024. Studies that involved adult ICU patients (≥ 18 years) and examined fluid balance with and without the inclusion of perspiratio insensibilis were included. Exclusion criteria encompassed pediatric studies, non-ICU settings, and non-research publications. Results: Five prospective observational studies published between 2004 and 2016 met the inclusion criteria, with sample sizes ranging from 15 to 151 patients. All studies primarily aimed to compare fluid-electrolyte balance data with changes in body weight, with only one study excluding perspiratio insensibilis from its calculations. Various formulas for estimating insensible losses were employed, revealing significant variability. Conclusions: While it is clear that perspiratio insensibilis should be included in ICU fluid balance calculations, the most reliable measurement method remains undetermined. Further research is necessary to establish a standardized approach to calculating insensible losses.

Background: Quality of Life is a multifaceted concept, and understanding it is essential for improving symptom management, patient care, and rehabilitation. The incidence of metastatic breast cancer in men appears to be rising, with data indicating an increase from 7.2% to 10.3% over the past decade. Although male breast cancer remains rare, it is crucial for nurses to identify the most effective approaches to manage these patients and enhance the quality of care provided. This study aimed to conduct a systematic literature review to determine whether studies exist that assess quality of life in men with breast cancer. Methods: The databases Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane, and Wiley were systematically searched by two independent reviewers, ensuring that the studies met the predefined inclusion criteria. Results: Out of 2410 references identified, 731 articles remained after removing duplicates. Following the screening process and exclusion of records not meeting the inclusion criteria, 6 studies were ultimately included in the review. Conclusions: The tools used to assess quality of life were heterogeneous, making it impossible to draw generalizable conclusions.