Although the figure is much lower compared to the female populationexperts warn about the consequences that the invisibilization and stigma of male breast cancer may have in early diagnosis. Recognizing that it can also occur in men is the first step.
Given a statistical panorama in which Breast cancer has an incidence of between 0.5% and 1% in men compared to 99% in womenseems to become almost invisible in the male population. But the infrequency does not exclude that they may present it.
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According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), in Mexico, During 2023 there were 8,034 deaths from breast cancer in the population aged 20 and over, 42 of them in men, which represented 0.5 percent..
Breast cancer in men
The World Health Organization defines breast cancer as “a disease in which altered breast cells multiply uncontrollably and form tumors that, if left untreated, can spread throughout the body and cause death”.
Everyone has breast tissue, so it is not exclusive to women. Why, then, do men present it less frequently?
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In the case of breast cancer in men, the lump is usually near or under the nipple, so it is an area to which special attention should be paid..
If you notice any changes, the next step is to see a doctor.. Determining the cause requires a physical examination and often a mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) and an ultrasound (a different way of obtaining images to determine the cause of abdominal pain).
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If worrying findings occur, a biopsy is recommended. to obtain a small sample of possibly abnormal tissue and determine if cancer is actually present.
When the presence of breast cancer is confirmed, treatments may include surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or radiotherapy.. The key is early diagnosis.
Risk factors
Although the numbers are low, experts warn that early detection, information about symptoms and recognition of risk factors can make a difference.
Risk factors:
- Old age
- Family history of breast cancer
- Changes in the DNA of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes
- Klinefelter syndrome
- Chest radiation
- Liver disease
- Testicular conditions
- Overweight
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When to go to the doctor? DO NOT hesitate to go if you notice:
- A painless lump or thickening of the skin on the chest.
- Changes in the skin that covers the breast, such as dimples, wrinkles, peeling or changes in skin color.
- Changes in the nipple, such as a change in skin color or peeling, or a nipple that begins to sink.
- Nipple discharge or bleeding.
With information from Kathryn J. Ruddy and Mayo Clinic
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