Breast cancer in men is an important topic to understand, even though cases are rare.
Here is a summary of information about breast cancer in men, including signs, symptoms, causes and risk factors:
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of breast cancer in men are similar to those in women, including:
- Breast lump: The appearance of a lump that can be felt.
- Thickening of the tissue: The breast tissue feels thicker than normal.
- Dimpling of the skin: Changes in the texture of the breast skin.
- Shape change: An altered shape of the breast or nipple.
- Discharge: Fluid that comes out of the nipple.
- Painful area: Pain in the breast area.
- Swollen lymph nodes: Swelling in the armpit that may indicate the spread of cancer.
Causes and Risk Factors
Some factors that may increase the risk of breast cancer in men include:
- Increasing age: Risk increases with age.
- Family history: A family history of breast cancer or related cancers (such as colon, prostate or ovarian cancer) may increase the risk, especially if there is a BRCA2 gene mutation.
- High estrogen levels: High levels of estrogen in the body can be a risk factor.
- Testicular abnormalities: Some conditions that affect the testicles may increase the risk.
- Klinefelter's syndrome: A rare condition where men have an extra chromosome (XXY) which may increase the risk of breast cancer.
Lifestyle Factors
Lifestyle factors that may slightly increase the risk of breast cancer in both men and women include:
- Alcohol consumption: Drinking large amounts of alcohol may contribute to risk.
- Being overweight: Obesity may increase the risk of cancer.
- Lack of physical activity: An inactive lifestyle can be a risk factor.
Importance of Awareness and Support Given the increase in the number of diagnoses in the future, it is imperative to provide adequate information and support for men affected by breast cancer and their families.
Greater awareness can help in early detection and management of the disease.
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