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How do you define male breast cancer?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Male Breast Cancer: Mbc (male breast cancer) is breast cancer in a man. Men, can get breast cancer jsut like women. They have breast tissue as well. Men are at much lower risk for this type of cacner, but it can happen.

Answered 12/8/2015

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Usually adult male: Develops a lump or assymmetry of breast/pectoral tissue. Adolescemt boys commonly get gynecomastia during puberty that may embarrass them, but has no clinical import. Adult men develop duct cancer just like women, but much much less frequently, but it can be as lethal or curable as women. All men have remnants/precursors of true breast tissue. Find a lump, seek a cause and answer from your doc.

Answered 3/11/2012

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It is: histologically the same as female breast cancer, and presents the same way, eg with a lump, albeit usually at a more advanced stage. Imaging work up is also similar, with mammography and sonography the initial modalities of choice.

Answered 2/27/2017

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