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Can you tell me about breast cancer verses prostate cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Hmmm: They are cancers originating in two different organs. One is exclusive for men, the other almost always seen in women. Both may be cured if detected early and may kill if advanced. Interestingly, both types are often "fueled" by sex hormones (estrogen for breast and testosterone for prostate).

Dr Breaux agreed

Answered 4/24/2018

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Different: Prostate cancer occurs only in men. Breast cancer:99% in women,1%i men.

Answered 9/29/2016

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