Men can get breast cancer ! 3 Ways to Know if You Have Breast Cancer

Not only women suffering from breast cancer. Men may experience the same problem, albeit in a smaller proportion

For example, in Britain recorded 300 cases annually compared with over 45,000 women who are experiencing this condition, according to bbc.co.uk . Average age of men diagnosed with breast cancer is 65 years, but the disease can manifest itself in young people.

The main reasons: age, genetic inheritance and estrogen levels

   The biggest risk factor for men as for women, is aging. Most cases occurred in men aged between 60 and 70 years. However, young people are not spared either, a higher risk of developing the disease having him who were exposed to radiation.
   Inherited genes plays an important role in the development of this disease, with a probability of 10-20% for the sick to suffer a gene inheritance "flaws". Another relevant factor is the high level of estrogen in the blood. Most men have naturally low levels of estrogen in the body, but if fat overweight problem will generate an excess of estrogen.



Mammograms recommended for men

And males can be performed tests that can detect cancer, including investigations on the type of X-ray mammography, ultrasonic testing or biopsies. Cytology is a method that involves cell with a fine needle aspirate. It is inserted into the diseased and aspirate cells to be subsequently examined under a microscope.

What are the most common signs

> The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is that there is a "table" firm , painless , just below the nipple. In many cases, this is the only symptom. Its average size is 2.5 cm .

> Cancer can cause skin changes in the breast. Changes can include skin ulcers , redness or withdrawal nipple . In less than 1 % of cases of male breast cancer is bilateral ( occurs in both breasts ) .

> Cancer that spreads to the bones ( already metastasized ) may cause bone pain . In advanced stages, there are other symptoms similar to other cancers, weakness and weight loss .

Possible treatments for male breast cancer , as well as for women may include : operation , radiation therapy , chemotherapy , hormone -based treatments .