- Overview
- Symptoms
- Risks, Prevention & Screening
- Tests & Diagnosis
- Types
- Your Breast Cancer Care Team
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- Remission & Recurrence
- Advanced Breast Cancer
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Visual Guide to Male Breast Cancer
Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on August 29, 2023
Written by Danny Bonvissuto
It's Rare, but Men Get It, Too
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Spot the Symptoms
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What Causes Breast Cancer in Men?
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Your Age
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Drinking Alcohol
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Medical Issues That Raise Your Risk
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The Role of Genes
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Types
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Diagnosis
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Stages
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Treatment
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After Treatment
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Pay Attention to Breast Changes
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Prevention
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SOURCES:
Susan G. Komen: "Breast Cancer in Men."
National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.: "Male Breast Cancer."
American Cancer Society: "What Is Breast Cancer in Men?"
Mayo Clinic: "Male Breast Cancer."
American Joint Committee on Cancer: "Cancer Staging System."
August 29, 2023
Medically Reviewed by: Zilpah Sheikh, MD
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