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What is the percentage of breast cancer between men and women?
About .9% of breast cancer cases are male, so if you're male, you have about a .1% chance of gettin it, which isn't that low
How many new cases of breast cancer were there in the US in 2007?
The National Cancer Institute estimated new cases to be 178,480 (female) and 2,030 (male).
How common is male breast cancer?
Male breast cancer is not common among males but it can happen. If your family has has a history of male breast cancer , it can increase your risks greatly.
Can male have breast cancer?
Yes, males can develop breast cancer, although it is much less common than in females. Breast cancer in men accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases. However, it is essential for men to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and to seek medical attention if they notice any changes in their breast tissue.
How common is Breast cancer?
Male Breast cancer is not common among males but it can happen. If your family has has a history of male breast cancer , it can increase your risks greatly.
How likely is it for an adolescent to have breast cancer?
Likelihood of an Adolescent Having Breast CancerIt is possible, but not probable. Even at the age of 25-30, it is considered very rare. If there is a lump, get it checked out. Breast cancer patients are getting younger and younger. If you are worried at all that you may have breast cancer, go and see a doctor immediately. This answer is completely correct except to tell you the lowest reported age of breast cancer was 17yrs. the average is about 55 yrs. of age. Every 2 minutes a women in the world is diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately every 14 minutes a breast cancer victim dies of breast cancer.
Do male can have cancer of breast?
yes , percentage less.
Is headaches considered a symptom for male breast cancer?
no
What gender can get breast cancer?
Both female and male are susceptible to breast cancer .@this person ^^^ females are much more vulnerable to this cancer though...
Can a man have breast cancer?
Men andBreast CancerYes, although it is much rarer than for women. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all cases of breast cancer, and is usually detected in men between 60 and 70 years of age. They can also develop lumps that are not cancerous. If you have a lump you need to go to your doctor who will arrange for other testing. Don't wait, just like in women, time is absolutely everything!
What affect does the male disease Klienfelter Syndrome have on a male's chances of getting breast cancer?
Klienfelter SyndromeKlienfelter Syndrome causes a male's breasts to develop much like a woman's. It raises the chances of breast cancer for that male to almost equal with the chances for women.
You feel a pain in your right breast but you are a man..is that a sign of breast cancer?
I would say no, because breast cancer is usually painless and a woman doesn't find out until her mamagram or feeling a lump. If there is no lump or discharge from your nipple then I wouldn't worry. If you have a high history of breast cancer in your family, then go have your Dr to examine your breast to get peace of mind. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/malebreastcancer.htmlMale breast cancer is rare. It happens most often to men between the ages of 60 and 70. Risk factors for male breast cancer include exposure to radiation, a family history of breast cancer and having high estrogen levels, which can occur with diseases like cirrhosis or Klinefelter's syndrome.Symptoms of male breast cancer include lumps, changes to the nipple or breast skin, or discharge of fluid from the nipple. Treatment for male breast cancer is usually a mastectomy, which is surgery to remove the breast. Other treatments include radiation, chemotherapy and/or hormone therapy.
