Male Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is not only experienced by women, but men also have breast tissue that can undergo cancerous. Male breast cancer is most common among men aged 60-70 years. Although male breast cancer and breast cancer in women are similar, important differences as lies in breast size and awareness affect early diagnosis and survival in cases of male breast cancer.

Symptoms

Knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can help save lives. The earlier the disease

is found, the more treatment options and better opportunities.

The most common signs for male and female breast cancer is a lump or thickening in the breast. Often the lump is painless. Symptoms of male breast cancer include:

* Skin dimpling or wrinkling

* Development of new revocation or indentation of the nipple

* Changes in nipple or breast skin, such as scaling or redness

Treatment

Breast cancer in men are generally treated the same as in women. In most cases there is no appropriate treatment available. On the contrary, will want to find the best approach to. To do that, should consider various factors, including cancer stage and age.

Source: mayoclinic