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MBCGA Welcomes Dr. Angela Mazza to Lead Holistic Health Initiative in 2025 Medical Advisory Board Expansion

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June 23, 2025

New York, NY — The Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance (MBCGA) proudly announces the induction of Dr. Angela Mazza, a triple board-certified endocrinologist and nationally recognized voice in preventive medicine, to its 2025 Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Mazza joins as the Lead Educational Advisor for Holistic Health and Prevention Programs, expanding the Alliance’s mission to reach new audiences with actionable health insights beyond breast cancer advocacy alone.

Endocrinologist and Prevention Advocate Brings Personal Mission and National Voice to Male Breast Cancer Education

Dr. Mazza’s induction marks a dynamic shift toward integrated care, combining early detection with hormonal health, nutritional science, and longevity strategies. As part of MBCGA’s growing coalition of experts, she will advise educational campaigns addressing the root causes of inflammation, obesity, and hormonal imbalances that are increasingly linked to male breast cancer risk.

Her appointment also carries profound personal meaning. “My father is a male breast cancer survivor,” Dr. Mazza shared. “As a physician, I’m trained to focus on diagnosis and treatment. But watching his journey, I realized how much stigma, silence, and emotional burden men carry—especially when facing something seen as a ‘woman’s disease.’ That has to change.”

According to MBCGA co-founder and president Cheri Ambrose, Dr. Mazza's addition strengthens the Alliance’s mission to support the whole patient. “Angela is not just an extraordinary doctor—she’s a teacher, a healer, and an advocate,” said Ambrose. “Her expertise in hormone health and her compassionate, prevention-based approach is the voice our movement needs right now.”

A Powerful New Direction for the Advisory Board

The MBCGA Medical Advisory Board was established to unite top-tier clinicians, researchers, and advocates from across disciplines to elevate awareness, research, and treatment access for male breast cancer—a disease still largely underrecognized despite its growing impact.

Now entering its eighth year, the Board is undergoing a strategic evolution. Its 2025 direction will embrace an expanded focus on men’s health, early diagnostics, functional medicine, and whole-body wellness. This shift aims to tackle barriers in awareness and care—especially the gender bias that has long silenced men facing breast cancer diagnoses.

Dr. Mazza was nominated by two prominent figures in medical diagnostics and public health advocacy: Dr. Robert L. Bard, internationally renowned cancer imaging specialist and diagnostic pioneer, and Dr. Lennard Goetze, media producer, speaker, and public health strategist. Together, they praised Dr. Mazza’s multidimensional impact as a physician, wellness educator, and community leader. Her appointment reflects the Alliance’s intention to welcome experts who combine medical authority with the power to connect across audiences.

She now joins a distinguished panel that includes leaders in radiology, genomics, surgical oncology, personalized medicine, and integrative care. Her presence on the board signifies a new wave of outreach capacity—designed to engage the public on topics that matter most in disease prevention and early detection.

Championing Prevention: Hormones, Obesity, and Inflammation

Dr. Mazza brings a wealth of clinical insight to MBCGA, including a nuanced understanding of the relationship between hormones and cancer. As an endocrinologist, she sees firsthand how systemic dysfunction contributes to disease—including insulin resistance, low testosterone, and chronic inflammation, particularly in aging male populations and first responders.

“Obesity is a major driver of cancer,” she explained. “Adipose tissue creates an inflammatory environment that fuels tumor growth. And it’s not just about body size—it’s about metabolic health. These are preventable pathways. That’s where our fight should begin.”

She is particularly concerned about underserved and at-risk men—those battling both health inequities and stigma. In her own practice, Dr. Mazza has treated numerous firefighters suffering from thyroid disorders, endocrine disruption, and toxic exposures. She sees her MBCGA role as a call to elevate early detection and education as core strategies of survivorship.

“Longevity is really just prevention with a new name,” she said. “And that means raising awareness before the crisis hits.”

Public Voice, Global Reach

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Mazza is a celebrated public speaker, a prolific medical educator, and the founder of HealthSpan Horizons—a health media platform and video production company committed to empowering global audiences with wellness education. Through interviews, virtual events, and high-engagement health segments, she brings medical science to life for both professionals and the public.

Her content spans a wide range of vital topics—from hormone resilience and cancer prevention to regenerative medicine and functional testing. Her commanding media presence and relatable delivery style have made her a trusted voice in national campaigns—and now, a central figure in MBCGA’s expanded mission.

“Dr. Mazza helps us amplify the message that bias and fear should never stop anyone from getting checked,” said Ambrose. “She bridges the gap between science and public understanding—and that’s the power we need to fight stigma and save lives.”

A Personal Story That Fuels Her Mission

Dr. Mazza’s advocacy is deeply personal. Her father, now in recovery, faced the confusion and discomfort common among men diagnosed with breast cancer. “He found a lump and followed through with treatment, including surgery and radiation. But what stuck with me most was how embarrassed he felt—even after surviving. He told me he didn’t want to take his shirt off at the beach anymore.”

Even routine follow-ups like mammograms became emotionally fraught. “One tech told him, ‘At least you’re not a woman—it would’ve been worse.’ Comments like that are harmful,” she said. “It shows how far we still have to go to normalize this disease for men.”

Her father’s experience became a catalyst for Dr. Mazza’s involvement. “I realized I had a platform to do more than treat symptoms. I could use my voice to challenge bias, change attitudes, and empower others—before they become patients.”

About the Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance

The Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance (MBCGA) is the leading international nonprofit organization focused exclusively on supporting men diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. Through advocacy, education, research partnerships, and survivor support, MBCGA aims to erase stigma, ensure equity, and improve outcomes through early detection and inclusive care.

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Monday, June 16, 2025

What does it mean to be part of a MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD?

 Joining a Medical Advisory Board (MAB) for a nonprofit organization like the Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance (MBCGA) is far more than an honorary position—it is a meaningful commitment to cancer advocacy, clinical excellence, and community impact. It represents the joining of skilled hands and brilliant minds to uplift a shared mission: to end the silence, address the bias, and advance the science around male breast cancer.

The role of an MAB member is multifaceted. These dedicated clinicians, researchers, and health experts become a vital extension of the organization’s purpose, bringing real-time expertise and evidence-based insight to support every facet of the Alliance’s work. From authoring educational content to contributing to public policy conversations, these advisors help ensure the MBCGA remains a trusted and medically credible resource for patients, caregivers, and advocates around the world.

At its core, the advisory board fuels knowledge. Members may collaborate to publish white papers, clinical commentaries, and research summaries. They review and validate health information distributed to the public, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and sensitivity. Their expertise helps to translate complex science into patient-centered resources that foster understanding and action.

Beyond publishing, advisory board members play a key role in collaboration. They serve as sounding boards for new programs and campaigns, providing clinical oversight to public health initiatives. Whether it's reviewing screening recommendations for high-risk men or participating in early detection campaigns, their guidance is instrumental in shaping the Alliance’s efforts and effectiveness.

Importantly, these professionals lend their voices in public forums. Advisory board members often serve as guest speakers for national seminars, media events, and webinars, offering powerful insights that bridge research and reality. By sharing clinical experiences and the latest updates in diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, they amplify awareness and encourage informed decisions.

But being on a medical advisory board also comes with a deeper human responsibility. MBCGA is not just an advocacy group—it’s a growing family of survivors, caregivers, researchers, and clinicians bound together by compassion and a commitment to equity. Advisory board members provide reassurance, clarity, and hope to a community that too often feels overlooked in the breast cancer landscape. They serve as educators, but also as advocates—using their credentials to shine a light on the disparities and stigmas that keep men from getting the care they deserve.

Together, the MAB and MBCGA leadership work in synergy to build a living resource—a place where patients and their families can find expert guidance, clinical direction, and compassionate support. Every contribution—whether it's reviewing a medical blog, joining a research panel, or advising on screening protocols—ripples outward to affect lives directly.

In cancer advocacy, the clinical voice is vital. It elevates the mission from awareness to action. To join a medical advisory board like that of the Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance is to step into a legacy of leadership. It is to stand for evidence-based change, to guide a movement with integrity, and to make a lasting difference in how the world sees—and treats—male breast cancer.

For clinicians and researchers who believe in the power of purpose, this is more than a board—it’s a call to serve.