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KISS Drummer Beats Breast Cancer

Peter Criss aims to raise awareness of male breast cancer

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(Newser) – Peter Criss has been declared cancer-free and he feels like the luckiest Catman alive. Criss, a founding member of KISS, received treatment for a tumor in his breast before it could spread and got the all-clear with his latest mammogram. The 63-year-old survivor is now doing his best to raise awareness of male breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness month, CNN reports.

Men who find lumps shouldn't feel too embarrassed to seek treatment because of "any macho crap," Criss warns. "Don't sit around playing Mr. Tough Guy. Don't say 'It's going to go away.' It might not and you might not see life anymore and how beautiful that is."

Peter Criss, a founding member of KISS, smiles during an autograph signing for the release of his solo album
Peter Criss, a founding member of KISS, smiles during an autograph signing for the release of his solo album "One For All."   (AP Photo/Shiho Fukada)
"I go to the gym; I've been drumming since I was a kid," Criss said." So I'm very aware of my body. So when this happened I said, 'Jesus, what's this thing?' "   (AP Photo/Rogers & Cowan, Eric Stephen Jacobs)
KISS is honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Peter Criss is second from right.
KISS is honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Peter Criss is second from right.   (Getty Images)
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Doctor_Zaius
Oct 16, 09 6:01 AM CDT
I remember reading a story about a guy who had breast cancer and his insurance denied his coverage because he was male. Reply
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riffran
Oct 16, 09 6:32 AM CDT
really?...That is messed up...it is pretty rare though, and a lot of non-medical types think that "Guys" cant get it...I always tell people..if it has living cells in it, you can get cancer in it, and to just be aware
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Citrixguy
Oct 16, 09 6:44 AM CDT
There here monkey man, could you dig up that please?
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shonangreg
Oct 16, 09 7:02 AM CDT
Citrix, you have a good point and could make the same challenge without calling Zaius "monkey man". It would even be a stronger challenge thus worded and less open to distraction.
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my-name-here
Oct 16, 09 7:54 AM CDT
@Citrix, here is an article which describes denial of insurance based on genetic predisposition, although it's from Australia.
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