Male breast cancer

Male breast cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the breast tissue of men. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of as a disease that affects #women, breast cancer does occur in men. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer and can spread to other areas. #Male_breast_cancer is most common in older men, though it can occur at any age. Men diagnosed with male breast cancer at an early stage have a good chance for a cure. Treatment typically involves #surgery to remove the breast tissue. Other treatments, such as chemotherapy and #radiation #therapy, may be recommended based on your particular situation. #Breast #cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control. These cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump. The #tumor is #malignant if the cells can grow into surrounding tissues or spread (#metastasize) to distant areas of the body.

Possible symptoms of male breast cancer include:

·       a lump in one breast, which is usually painless

·       nipple retraction, ulceration, and discharge

·       skin puckering or dimpling on the breast

·       redness or scaling of the skin on the breast or nipple

If cancer spreads, additional symptoms may include:

·       swelling in the lymph glands, in or near the underarm area

·       breast pain

·       bone pain

Early stage breast #cancer responds well to treatment. Diagnostic methods and treatments have improved in the last few years, and so the chances of living for at least 5 years after diagnosis are probably higher than the above figures for people currently receiving a #diagnosis.

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