Men Too Can Have Breast Cancer

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Although rare, men can actually have breast cancer. In this article, we will learn about symptoms of breast cancer in men and things that may increase your risk.

Types of breast cancer in Men
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the most common kinds of breast cancer in men are the same kinds in women—

• Invasive ductal carcinoma: The cancer cells begin in the ducts and then grow outside the ducts into other parts of the breast tissue.
  
• Invasive lobular carcinoma: Cancer cells begin in the lobules and then spread from the lobules to the breast tissues that are close by.
  
• Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a breast disease that may lead to invasive breast cancer. The cancer cells are only in the lining of the ducts, and have not spread to other tissues in the breast

Signs and Symptoms
The most common symptoms of breast cancer in men are:

• A lump or swelling in the breast.
  
• Redness or flaky skin in the breast.
  
• Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
  
• Nipple discharge.
  
• Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
  

Keep in mind that these symptoms can also be caused by conditions other than breast cancer, so it’s important to see a doctor if you’re experiencing any of them.

Risk Factors
A man's risk of developing breast cancer can be increased by a number of factors. Having risk factors does not guarantee that you will develop breast cancer.

• Getting older.
  
• Genetic mutations.
  
• Family history of breast cancer.
  
• Radiation therapy treatment.
  
• Hormone therapy treatment.
  
• Klinefelter syndrome.
  
• Certain conditions that affect the testicles.
  
• Liver disease.
  
• Overweight and obesity.

Treatment
Treatment for breast cancer in men, like in women, is determined by the size of the tumor and the extent to which it has spread. Treatment may include:

• surgery
  
• Chemotherapy
  
• radiation therapy
  
• hormone therapy
  
• targeted therapy

Breast cancer is one of the world’s deadly killer diseases, knowing all there is to know about it is really important. Having health insurance is even more important in ensuring you have early and proper checkup, diagnosis, and treatment while maintaining your finances.

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