Men can also develop breast cancer, but with lower risk compared to women. Male breast cancer is often diagnosed at a more advanced stage when compared to women.
The common reason for identifying the male breast cancer risk at a later stage could be due to the misconception that only women get breast cancer and men usually do not check for lumps in their breast tissue.
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"We are seeing at least five male breast cancer cases in a year. Lack of awareness, mistaking cancer for gynaecomastia fat deposition and not doing self-breast examination are the reasons," said Dr. M Chandrashekar, Surgical Oncologist from Apollo Hospital Bengaluru.
What are the causes of male breast cancer?
The common symptoms of male breast cancer include
Therefore, consulting a doctor right away if there are any unusual changes in breast and identifying breast cancer earlier can be lifesaving for men as well as women.
Source: Medindia
- Hereditary
- Obesity
- Low generation of male hormone levels
- Exposure to radiation, heat, and other toxic chemicals
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Lack of breast tissues
The common symptoms of male breast cancer include
- Lump in the breast (which may or may not be painful)
- Swelling in the armpit area
- Nipple discharge
- Change in the density of breast tissue
- Overlying skin
- Tenderness in breast
Therefore, consulting a doctor right away if there are any unusual changes in breast and identifying breast cancer earlier can be lifesaving for men as well as women.
Source: Medindia
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