Edited by maklukpenggoda at 3-10-2024 12:00 PM
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States (after skin cancer), but it can affect men, too.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. occurs in a man.
The most common type of breast cancer in men, as in women, is invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), which accounts for 90% of cases.
“Breast cancer symptoms in men are similar to those in women,” says Dr. Dang.
“However men’s breasts are smaller than women’s, so typically they are able to feel changes more easily.”
Most men with breast cancer present with a painless (although sometimes tender), firm mass that is usually subareolar (beneath the areola), says Amy Bremner, M.D., a breast surgical oncologist and medical director of breast surgical oncology at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA.
“There may also be associated skin changes,” she says. “In advanced cases, there is typically a palpable mass in the underarm.”
Other common breast changes that could signal breast cancer in men, according to our experts, include: Changes in skin texture. Dimpling, puckering, or redness of the skin on the breast may occur, giving it an “orange peel” appearance. Nipple changes. According to Dr. Bremner, 40% to 50% of men with breast cancer have nipple involvement. Inversion (turning inward), retraction, or changes in the appearance of the nipple, such as scaling, redness, or discharge, could all be symptoms. Pain or discomfort. While not always present, some men may experience breast pain or discomfort, particularly near the affected area.
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Post time 3-10-2024 07:46 AM
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