Breast Cancer in Men, Rare and Deadly

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Just like women, men are also susceptible to breast cancer. Worse, some studies say that the cancer suffered by men tend to be rare, but will be more vicious and deadly. Really?

Compared to women, men are less at risk of developing breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Data Agency, from 1998 to 2007 there are 13,000 men and 1.4 million women who contracted breast cancer.

Reported by HealthDay, a study led by surgeons from the United States Jon Greif, showed that breast cancer will be more lethal if it occurs in men.

"Breast cancer in men is different to that occurring in women. Cancer will be more dangerous if the spread of men. For that, we need to be vigilant," he said.

The study was conducted by evaluating the characteristics of cancer and survival rates based on considerations of age, ethnicity, and other factors.

From the research it was concluded that the survival rate of men with breast cancer will be lower than women. That is, most likely men would sooner die than women.

Although many men do not realize can get breast cancer, kenyataaannya until now there are 2200 men suffering from cancer.

An estimated, 410 of whom will die of cancer diagnosed is considered extremely dangerous. In addition, men with cancer would be more difficult to treat, despite the efforts undertaken mastectomy (breast removal surgery and radiation).

Symptoms and prevention

Symptoms of breast cancer in men with symptoms of breast cancer in women. Men can also do a BSE (Breast Self-Examination).

If there are soft lumps, nipple changes or bleeding in the milk, you should immediately consult and see a doctor.

The cause of breast cancer in men is not known for certain, but the causes in women can also occur in men as age, associated with gene mutations, family history of disease, drinking, and several other risk factors.

Just as in women, the risk of disease increases as we age. In many cases, breast cancer in men occurs at age 60's and 70's. Breast cancer that afflicts men under the age of 35 very little was found.

The men with a family history of breast cancer patients are expected to be more careful because it has a greater risk.

According to the National Cancer Institute, of the approximately one million men found 14 cases of breast cancer in black men and eight cases in white men. As for the race of Asia, cases of breast cancer in men is still very little is found.

If the cancer is detected, treatment depends on the stage or severity of the cancer. Various medical procedures such as hormone therapy, radiation, chemotherapy, surgery to be done to prevent the spread of cancer cells to other organs.

Even though highly unlikely, it would not hurt if we begin to be aware of this disease. Apply a healthy lifestyle to prevent. (Taken from any sources)

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