Breast cancer in men
An unusual condition in which cells lining the inside of a man's breast grow in an uncontrolled manner.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
Symptoms
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