One study found that male breast cancer is on the rise, with a 25% increase over the 25 years from 1973 to 1988. But it's still rare. It's unclear whether the reported rise means the disease is slowly becoming more common, or whether men better understand the symptoms and report their symptoms, leading to diagnoses that might have been missed in the past.
If you notice any persistent changes to your breasts, you should contact your doctor. Here are some signs to watch for:
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Source: Breastcancer.org
Breast cancer in men is a rare disease. Less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men. In 2005, when 211,400 women were diagnosed with breast... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
It's important to understand the risk factors for male breast cancer — particularly because men are not routinely screened for the disease and... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Surgery is usually the first treatment if the breast abnormality is found to be a cancer. Surgery helps get complete information about the cancer... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Radiation therapy is a highly targeted, highly effective way to destroy cancer cells that may linger after surgery. This reduces the risk of... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
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