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As with cancer of the female breast, the cause of cancer of the male breast has not been fully characterized, but both environmental influences and genetic (inherited) factors likely play a role in its development. The following risk factors for the development of male breast cancer have been identified.
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that has developed from cells of the breast. The disease occurs primarily in women but occasionally occurs in men. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that has developed from cells of the breast. The disease occurs primarily in women but occasionally occurs in men. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer.
Common symptoms of breast cancer include:
Because male breast cancer is so rare, routine screening mammograms (mammography) aren’t recommended for most men. If, however, you have a strong family history of the disease , consider talking to your doctor about developing a breast-screening program.
Breast cancer in men is treated the same as it is in women. In most cases no one right treatment exists. Instead, you’ll want to find the approach that’s best for you. To do that, you’ll need to consider many different factors, including the stage of your cancer and your age.
Adenocarcinoma:
Nearly all breast cancers start in the ducts or lobules of the breast. Because this is glandular tissue, they are called adenocarcinomas, a term applied to cancers of glandular tissue anywhere in the body. The 2 main types of breast adenocarcinomas are ductal carcinomas and lobular carcinomas.
What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Men?
A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. For example, exposing skin to strong sunlight is a risk factor for skin cancer. Smoking is a risk factor for cancers of the lung, [...]
