Male Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute

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Male Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute

Male Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)

• General Information about Male Breast Cancer

• Stages of Male Breast Cancer

• Inflammatory Male Breast Cancer

• Recurrent Male Breast Cancer

• Treatment Option Overview

• Treatment Options for Male Breast Cancer

• Treatment Options for Locally Recurrent Male Breast Cancer

• To Learn More About Male Breast Cancer

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Male Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)

General Information about Male Breast Cancer

Key Points for This Section

• Male breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.
• Radiation exposure, high levels of estrogen, and a family history of breast cancer can increase a man’s risk of breast cancer.
• Male breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherited gene mutations (changes).
• Men with breast cancer usually have lumps that can be felt.
• Tests that examine the breasts are used to detect (find) and diagnose breast cancer in men.
• If cancer is found, tests are done to study the cancer cells.
• Survival for men with breast cancer is similar to survival for women with breast cancer.
• Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.