Buddy Napier of Abilene said breast cancer awareness became personal for him after a business partner told him men can get breast cancer. Napier said he had felt a lump and told his wife, who encouraged him to see a doctor. He said he was on a hunting trip when his surgeon called to say he had stage two breast cancer.
Napier said that after consulting his doctors, he chose a treatment approach used for stage four cancer. He described chemotherapy as tough and said it lasted six months. He said his family and staff supported him through surgery and treatment. He continues to work as president of HGN Operating.
Napier said he is sharing his story to remind men to pay attention to changes in their bodies. "Everybody that knew me should know that," he said. "And they ought to check themselves." He thanked his family, staff and community, and Barbara Dahl and Hendrick Home for Children, who released friendship balloons at his house in support.