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Breast Cancer |
Breast cancer in men10/30/2002 |
breast cancer in men what are the symptons? frequency in men
Breast cancer is rare in men: only about 1% of all male cancers. There are about 1,500 cases diagnosed a year in the United States. It is a serious problem because men do not think they will ever have breast cancer so they disregard any symptoms that suggest breast cancer. The symptoms may be small lumps in the breast,a discharge from the nipple or changes in the skin. There seems to be a link with raised estrogen levels in men who do develop breast cancer. Men who have a chromosomal problem in which not enough testosterone is produced are at higher risk for breast cancer. The treatment is the same as for women which is surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy according to the extent of the disease. Your question is so important because men must understand that they could be a victim of this disease. If any symptoms do occur, the male should immediately see a physician for a diagnosis and treatment before cancer spreads to the bones or vital organs. Thank you for writing.
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Janet Trigg, RN, MSN, EdD Formerly: College of Nursing University of Cincinnati |
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