The likelihood of men developing breast cancer at some point inlifetime?
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The likelihood of men developing breast cancer at some point inlifetime?
7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology
In brief: 0.1%
The life time risk for men is minuscule compared to the 13% risk for women.
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Dr. Regina Hampton
Breast Surgery
In brief: 1% of all breast ca
Male breast cancer accounts for 1%of all breast cancers.
Family history can play a significant role. If a man has an abnormal lump in his chest/nipple area, he should see his physician. Men can get mammograms and ultrasounds for further evaluation.
The good news is that male breast cancer is as treatable as female breast cancer when found early.
In brief: 1% of all breast ca
Male breast cancer accounts for 1%of all breast cancers.
Family history can play a significant role. If a man has an abnormal lump in his chest/nipple area, he should see his physician. Men can get mammograms and ultrasounds for further evaluation.
The good news is that male breast cancer is as treatable as female breast cancer when found early.
Dr. Regina Hampton
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Dr. Carlo Contreras
Surgery - Oncology
In brief: Very low
This risk is very low, unless you have a genetic order involving a mutation of the brca gene.
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