Question 1

nipple burning sensation and about 4cm swelling under the collarbone.  i know breast cancer is rare for men.  but should i be concerned about cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possible mastitis: You may simply be having inflammation of the breast that gives the burning sensation and may be triggering regional lymph node enlargement. However, male breast cancer can happen rarely as you said but must be ruled out..at least, have a physician look at it (send pictures)

Question 2

do fat men get breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any man, fat or thin, can get breast cancer, although the lifetime risk is only 1:1000.  High-fat diets have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, however I am unaware of any study that has shown any increase breast cancer risk in obese men as compared to other men.

Question 3

can men develop breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Though not as common as women, men can also develop breast cancer. Of all breast cancers diagnosed in the United States each year, 1% are diagnosed in men.

Question 4

why don't men get breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

They do.: Men do get breast cancer, but their risk is considerably less than the risk in women.  Breast cancer is a disease of hormonally-active breast tissue;  therefore, with very little breast tissue, their risks are much less.

Question 5

can teenage men get breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Breast cancer is much more rare in men than women, occuring in about 1:100, 000 men.  The rare man with breast cancer tends to be diagnosed at a later age than women.  I am unaware of any reported case of breast cancer in a teenaged male.

Question 6

how common is breast cancer in men?

Accepted Answer

Rare: It is quite uncommon, and almost never occurs below the age of 65.

Question 7

how common is breast cancer among men?

Accepted Answer

Very rare.: Less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the US annually are in men.  The lifetime risk of a man developing breast cancer is about 1:1000.

Question 8

should men be checked for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Breast cancer in men accounts for about 1% of all the breast cancers. Any lump in the breast area, nipple discharge or skin changes on or near the nipple should be reasons to see your doctor.

Question 9

how would breast cancer in men be discovered?

Accepted Answer

Same as women: Physical examination with a doctor. Feeling a firm hard painless breast lump. Mammogram and breast ultrasound sometimes used.  It is a rare condition in men.

Question 10

what is the incidence of breast cancer in men?

Accepted Answer

2%: There is a 2% incidence in breast cancer for men.

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