BREAST CANCER IN MEN TOO

Although Breast Cancer Is Most Commonly Seen In Women, There Is Only 1 In 100 Cases Of Breast Cancer In Women, But Only 1 In Men.

Although breast cancer is most common in women, there is only 1 in 100 cases in men.

The male breast contains very small amounts of breast tissue capable of producing milk. Breast cancer in men usually occurs in people over the age of 60. Men often fail to check their breasts and fail to diagnose breast cancer themselves, often delaying their diagnosis and seeking medical attention. For these reasons, breast cancer is diagnosed later in men than in women, and by the time the cancer is diagnosed, the disease is often more advanced.

The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a palpable lump. Breast pain is not usually a symptom of breast cancer. Furthermore, breast enlargement or tenderness in men may not always be a sign of cancer. This condition is more commonly caused by a condition called gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is caused by increased estrogen (female hormone) or decreased androgen (male hormone) levels in the blood.

Men are advised to consult a breast specialist if they experience any changes or a lump (hardness) in their breasts. Your doctor will use imaging methods such as mammography and sonography to thoroughly evaluate your findings if necessary. If a lump is confirmed, they may perform a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment for male breast cancer is not significantly different from that for female breast cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy make breast cancer one of the most treatable cancers in medicine.