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Part of situation: Male breast cancer awareness and risk factors (4 clusters)

Male breast cancer risks and symptoms highlighted

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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, health experts are highlighting the risks and symptoms associated with male breast cancer. While the disease predominantly affects women, Susan G. Komen estimates that men account for approximately 1% of new breast cancer diagnoses annually.

In the United States, the risk of diagnosis for men is roughly 1 in 1,000, compared to 1 in 8 for women. This equates to an expected 2,670 new cases of invasive male breast cancer this year, with men accounting for approximately 530 annual deaths from the disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies several key symptoms to watch for, including painless lumps, skin thickening, dimpling, or changes in skin color on the chest. Other warning signs include nipple changes, such as scaling, turning inward, or discharge and bleeding.

Major risk factors include age, with a median diagnosis age of 69, as well as obesity, liver disease, and family history. Genetic mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are also noted as significant contributors to increased cancer risk.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Susan G. Komen

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Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For [getuperica.com]
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For [1053rnb.com]
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For [classixphilly.com]
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For [woldcnews.com]
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For [newstalkcleveland.com]
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For [kysdc.com]
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too. Here’s What To Look For [thebuzzcincy.com]