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If men play with their nipples, will they get breast cancer?
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No: There is no association between trauma to the nipple and breast cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: In fact, a man who is used to the normal texture of his breast tissue may notice a lump earlier than one who is not.
Answered 2/12/2012
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No: Men should be examining their breast eery month like women. Breast cancer while rare in men, does occur.
Answered 10/4/2016
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