{"id":1028,"date":"2014-09-24T08:43:14","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T08:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/?p=1028"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:57:19","slug":"understanding-male-breast-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/understanding-male-breast-cancer-symptoms-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms and Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Although men have breast tissue, they don\u2019t have breasts like women. Their breasts are similar to the breasts of girls before puberty. In girls, breast tissue grows and develops, but in men, it doesn\u2019t. This is why many people wonder if can men get breast cancer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">There is still a chance of male breast cancer because it is still breast tissue. Men can also develop symptoms of breast cancer that women do, but cancers involving the parts that make and store milk are rare. It has been reported in a United States study that about one per cent of breast cancer develops in males. An estimated 2,200 new cases were diagnosed in the year 2013 in the United States, out of which 410 deaths occurred.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Introduction \u2013 Male breast cancer<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Male breast cancer is a very rare type of cancer in men under the age of 35. Basically, as men age, their\u00a0chances of developing this deadly disease go up. Men between the ages of\u00a060\u2013 70 are at high risk of developing breast cancer.\u00a0Various other factors may cause this deadly disease; these are as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Radiation exposure<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Breast cancer in a close female relative (mother or sister)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Klinefelter\u2019s syndrome (an inherited condition)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Certain drugs or hormone treatments, or even some infections<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Taking estrogens<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Severe liver disease (called cirrhosis)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Diseases of the testicles or testicular injury<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Gynecomastia vs male breast cancer<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Gynecomastia &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> A benign enlargement of male breast tissue caused mainly by hormonal imbalance between estrogen and testosterone.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> It is usually soft or rubbery, often occurs beneath the nipple, and may affect one or both breasts. It is generally not cancerous.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Male breast cancer &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> A rare malignant growth in breast tissue.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">It commonly presents as a firm, painless<\/span><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">lump, often on one side and usually away from the nipple.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Other signs may include nipple retraction, nipple discharge, skin dimpling, or swollen lymph nodes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Key difference:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Gynecomastia is usually benign <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>(<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">not cancerous)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>,<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> whereas breast cancer requires prompt medical evaluation and treatment. A healthcare professional should assess any new or persistent breast lump in a man.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Male breast cancer survival rate<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The 5-year relative survival rate for male breast cancer depends mainly on how far the cancer has spread at diagnosis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/breast\/male-breast-cancer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">According to the U.S. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/breast\/male-breast-cancer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">National Cancer Institute<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Localized:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> About <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>95%<\/b><\/span><\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Regional:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> About <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>84%<\/b><\/span><\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Metastatic (distant):<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> About <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>20%<\/b><\/span><\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">These figures represent the percentage of men alive 5 years after diagnosis, compared with men in the general population. Early diagnosis greatly improves survival. Individual prognosis also depends on cancer stage, tumor characteristics, overall health, and response to treatment. These statistics are population estimates and cannot predict an individual&#8217;s outcome.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Causes of male breast cancer<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Male breast cancer risk factors vary from patient to patient. The common ones that are reported include;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Older age &#8211; Risk increases as men get older. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Hormonal imbalance &#8211; Increased estrogen or reduced testosterone can contribute. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Klinefelter syndrome &#8211; Men with an extra X chromosome have a higher risk. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Family history &#8211; Having close relatives with breast cancer increases risk. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">BRCA gene mutations &#8211; Changes in <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">BRCA1 or BRCA2<\/span><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">genes can increase susceptibility.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Chest radiation &#8211; Previous radiation exposure may damage breast-cell DNA. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Liver disease &#8211; Conditions such as cirrhosis can disturb hormone levels. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Obesity &#8211; Excess body fat can increase estrogen production. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Testicular conditions &#8211; Certain testicular diseases, inflammation, or injury may affect hormone levels. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Certain medications: Some medicines that affect hormone levels may increase the risk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Unknown causes &#8211; In many cases, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">exact <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">male breast cancer causes<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> cannot be identified.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Male breast cancer symptoms <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Every disease, whether mild or severe, has signs and symptoms. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The main <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">male breast cancer sign<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> is a hard lump in one of the breasts, which is usually painless.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> A male breast cancer lump is located beneath the nipple and areola (the dark-coloured skin surrounding the nipple). Moreover, you need to note that the majority of breast lumps happen due to a condition called\u00a0gynaecomastia, which is a common and non-cancerous condition in which male breast tissue becomes enlarged.\u00a0Gynaecomastia can be caused in men by some medications, heavy alcohol consumption, weight gain, or marijuana.\u00a0Below are some of the symptoms of male breast cancer that are less common; these include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Nipple\u00a0becomes hard and inflamed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Unusual nipple discharge in men<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Nipple begins to turn in on itself (nipple retraction)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Additionally, there are advanced <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">signs of breast cancer in men<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> too.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> This happens when the cancer spreads from your breast to other parts of the body, and the condition is known as metastatic breast cancer. Some of the symptoms of metastatic breast cancer include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Swelling of the lymph nodes (glands), usually in or around the armpit<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Feeling tired all the time<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Bone pain<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Itchy skin along with yellowing of the skin<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Nausea<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If you feel\u00a0like these symptoms,\u00a0then you should rush to your doctor immediately because the earlier the diagnosis, the earlier the cure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>How is male breast cancer diagnosed?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Male breast cancer diagnosis requires various tests. These are mentioned below:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Mammogram &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0A mammogram\u00a0is a type of X-ray used to determine any changes in breast tissue that may result in cancer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> This test is not painful if your breasts are correctly positioned.\u00a0Your\u00a0doctor will perform this test by taking an X-ray, which will produce a clear image of the inside of your breast.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Biopsy &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0Your doctor will identify cancer cells in tissue specimens by obtaining a sample of breast tissue, called a mass or tumour.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Basically, any or certain changes in the male breast are easily accessible and palpable (located by feel). Your doctor performs this test using a fine needle inserted into the mass and surrounding tissue in the suspicious area. A pathologist then examines the collected sample.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Male breast cancer stages<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b> &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0After diagnosing the cancer, your doctor will inform you about the stage of the cancer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Staging is a system used to describe how far a cancer has spread. Like other stages of cancer, male breast cancer is also curable if diagnosed early. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">It has been reported that more than 40% of cases of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #213670;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">breast cancer in men<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0are diagnosed at later stages.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> If your cancer is detected\u00a0at\u00a0later stages, then your doctor will treat it by controlling the symptoms and slowing the spread of the cancer. Unfortunately, in some cases, men are also diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ\u00a0(DCIS). This is a type of male breast cancer in which cancer cells in the breast cannot spread, and if the cancer ducts are left untreated, then DCIS can lead to invasive breast cancer.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Male-Breast-Cancer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2338 size-full\" title=\"Men's Breast Cancer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Male-Breast-Cancer.jpg\" alt=\"Male Breast Cancer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"849\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Treatment of male breast cancer<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Male breast cancer treatment depends upon the stage of it and the overall physical condition of the patient. Generally, the treatments for male breast cancer are the same as for breast cancer in women. There are various treatment options\u00a0for\u00a0male breast cancer; these are as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Surgery &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0Surgery is recommended by doctors and is regarded as the initial treatment for breast cancer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> The surgery involves an operation called mastectomy, which is a procedure that involves the removal of the entire breast along with the nipples and lymph nodes in the armpit. In various cases, some part of the muscle under the breast may also be removed during surgery if there is a risk of spreading the cancer to the area. There are some complications following the surgery; these include numbness or tingling sensations at the site where the surgery has been performed, and painful swelling in the arms, legs, and chest.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Radiotherapy &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0This treatment uses a machine that emits high-energy waves to destroy cancerous cells.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> Radiotherapy is performed a few weeks after surgery to prevent the return of the cancerous cells.\u00a0The radiotherapy course\u00a0involves two to five sessions a week over three to six weeks, with each session lasting 10 to 15 minutes. Some of the common side effects of radiotherapy include extreme tiredness (fatigue), soreness, redness\u00a0on\u00a0the breast, and nausea.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Hormone therapy &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a090% of male breast cancer cases are estrogen receptor positive.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0Estrogen is typically a hormone found in low levels in men, and this therapy aims to block the effects of estrogen on the breast tissue to prevent the cancer\u00a0from recurring\u00a0after surgery. Hormone therapy involves Tamoxifen medication, which is used for treating male breast cancer. Some of the side effects of this therapy\u00a0involve\u00a0a reduction in libido (loss of sexual desire), inability to maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction), and headaches. Erectile dysfunction, or\u00a0ED, is\u00a0a common side effect\u00a0of this hormone therapy, but men can overcome ED problems by taking ED pills or drugs such as\u00a0sildenafil\u00a0or\u00a0tadalafil. Men can also avail other erection supplements or medications over the counter or from various online supplement stores.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Chemotherapy &#8211;<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0Chemotherapy is a treatment procedure which is only given to patients when hormone therapy remains ineffective because the cancerous cells are not\u00a0estrogen receptor positive (ER+).<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0This treatment procedure is performed in combination with other cancer-killing medications. The chemotherapy treatment is usually given every two to three weeks and lasts for six months. Some of the common side effects of chemotherapy are hair loss, skin rashes, infertility, loss of appetite, mouth ulcers, and tiredness.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Medicines \u2013 <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Doctors prescribe medicines based on an individual\u2019s health condition, diagnosis, and treatment needs.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/mamofen-10mg.html\">Tamoxifen<\/a>, among other medications, may be prescribed for certain patients with male breast cancer, particularly those with hormone-receptor-positive disease. Take the medication strictly as prescribed, including the recommended dose and treatment duration. Patients should not change the dose, stop treatment, or use the medicine without medical guidance.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Treatment-of-male-breast-cancer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2337 size-full\" title=\"Breast Cancer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Treatment-of-male-breast-cancer.jpg\" alt=\"Treatment of male breast cancer\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Takeaway<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">It\u2019s your life; live the way that keeps you healthy and happy. To prevent breast cancer in men and women, periodic diagnosis is helpful. If you find any change\u00a0in\u00a0the chest region, then don\u2019t ignore the sign because it may cause some of the above-mentioned symptoms. If you find any change in your breast, then rush to your doctor; he will prescribe or recommend the most effective treatment option.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">Also Read:\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Pink Ribbon: Understanding Breast Cancer. | ReliableRxPharmacy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/pink-ribbon-understanding-breast-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pink Ribbon: Understanding Breast Cancer.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although men have breast tissue, they don\u2019t have breasts like women. Their breasts are similar to the breasts of girls before puberty. 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