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What happens if breast cancer for a male particular goes untreated for 7-8 years? will he experience sickness or symptons?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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The course: of male breast cancer is similar to that of female breast cancer. As tumors grow with time, there is an increasing chance of metastases and a poorer prognosis.

Answered 5/17/2017

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A member asked:

What happens if breast cancer for a male particular goes untreated for 7-8 years? will he experience sickness or symptons?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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