10/01/2025
Breast cancer FACT: Not only does it affect women but Men too!
Although it is rare, men can get breast cancer. Learn about symptoms of breast cancer in men and things that may increase your risk. Breast cancer is most often found in women, but men can get breast cancer too. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.
Infiltrating (or Invasive) Breast Carcinoma, is the most common type of breast cancer in men. Invasive lobular carcinoma is much less common in men. It originates in the lobules (the glands that produce milk) and has the potential to spread to other areas of the body.
Most lumps and swellings are not a sign of cancer. They’re usually caused by something fairly harmless, such as enlarged male breast tissue (gynaecomastia), a fatty lump (lipoma), or a fluid-filled bump (cyst). A GP can check your lump and refer you for tests and scans for breast cancer if needed.
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