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Why is breast cancer more common in women than in men?

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Hormones: It is more common primarily because women have more estrogen and progesterone.

Dr Rosen and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/23/2012

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

More breast tissue: Women have more breast tissue than men. In addition many cancers are driven by estrogen and progesterone, the female hormones. The good thing is that it is one of most treatable female cancers when caught early.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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