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Monday, 13 March 2017

Facts about male breast cancer



1. Male breast cancer accounts for about one percent of all breast cancer.

2. High estrogen hormone and family history increase the risk of breast cancer in men.

3. A lump under the nipple is the most common symptom of male breast cancer.

4. Most cases of breast cancer in men develop in men who are 60 years and above.

5. Infiltrating ductal carcinoma is the most common type of male breast cancer.

6. About 85 percent of breast cancer in men have estrogen receptor on their cell membrane

7. A member of mutated genes have been linked to increase risk of male breast cancer.

8. Causes of male breast cancer is unknown

9. Early detection can prevent the spread of male breast cancer

10. Living healthy lifestyle can prevent male breast cancer.



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