A member asked:

Can you tell me how do men get breast cancer and where on that area does the cancer form?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Uncommon but occurs: Male breast cancer is most common in older men, though male breast cancer can occur at any age. Although the incidence is 1/100 less frequent than women, the presentation is the same, usually a small mass under the nipple. Risk factors for male breast cancer include exposure to radiation, a family history of breast cancer, and having high estrogen levels. Treatment entails removal of the breast.

Answered 12/16/2013

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