The disease is often far along once it's discovered. This is what experts want you to know.
every year and is the subject of much research. But it’s an often-overlooked topic when it comes to men, who also can get breast cancer – even if it occurs at a much lower rate., a breast oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Minnesota. In the UK, the number is between 300 and 400. That’s a fraction of the occurrence in women, but is still a significant amount.For a few reasons, breast cancer in men is often diagnosed at a later stage than it is in women.
Plus, since breast cancer in men is a rare diagnosis, it’s not front of mind for most people – and many males don’t even know they can physically develop breast cancer. Additionally, there’s a stigma associated with the phrase “breast cancer” – even though there should be no embarrassment with this diagnosis.
A new mass in the chest area is a common sign of breast cancer, Ruddy says. This can feel like a small, pea-sized lump and is often the sign that leads to a cancer diagnosis in men. All in all, any changes to the skin in your chest area should be a red flag. At the point when you’re noticing lumps or skin changes, the cancer is likely already quite advanced, Abuhadra notes. Unfortunately, a consequence of the rarity of this disease is that there is a lack of recognition and lack of awareness when symptoms do occur, she added.There are certain risk factors you should keep in mind when monitoring yourself for breast cancer.
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