Male Breast Cancer : Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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MALE BREAST CANCER

• SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

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OVERVIEW OF MALE BREAST CANCER

• Male breast cancer is rare, with an annual
  incidence of 1.1 in 100,000.
• The presentation of breast cancer differs in
  males and females, In men, it is usually found
  near the nipple and is a hard nontender mass,
  with more frequent involvement of lymph nodes.
• The biology of the disease differ in men and
  women as well. Male breast cancer is mainly
  invasive ductal carcinoma, and lobular cancer is
  not found in men.
• No randomized trails have been conducted to guide
  therapy
• In the absence of hard data, diagnosis and
  treatment mostly follow that of female breast
  cancer.

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SYMPTOMS OF MALE BREAST CANCER

• If you notice any regular changes to your
  breasts, consult a doctor immediately. Some
  symptoms to look out for include
• A lump felt in the breast
• Nipple pain
• An inverted nipple
• Clear or bloody nipple discharge
• Sores on the nipple and areola (the small ring of
  color around the center of the nipple)
• Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm

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DIAGNOSIS OF MALE BREAST CANCER

• Diagnosis of male breast cancer involves the
  following procedures
• Mammogram A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the
  breast. Images are clicked of the breast after it
  is compressed between two glass plates. A
  radiologist will examine the pictures for any
  abnormality.
• Nipple discharge examination A sample of your
  nipple discharge may be collected and examined
  under a microscope to check for the presence of
  cancer cells.

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DIAGNOSIS OF MALE BREAST CANCER

• Ultrasound Ultrasound sends high-frequency sound
  waves through your breast and converts them into
  images on a viewing screen. If an abnormality is
  detected during mammography, then ultrasound is
  the best way to find whether the abnormality is
  solid or fluid-filled.
• Biopsy A biopsy differentiates between a normal
  tissue and cancer tissue. If cancer is present,
  it helps your doctor determine the size, type,
  and kind of breast cancer. Biopsies are performed
  when the doctor is suspicious of any abnormality.
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TREATMENTS OF MALE BREAST CANCER

• In order to select the best treatment option,
  your doctor considers your cancer's stage, your
  overall health and your preferences. In
  most cases of male breast cancer, surgery is
  performed along with other treatments. 
• Surgery The aim of surgery is to remove the
  tumor and surrounding breast tissue in one of the
  two processes, i.e. removal of breast tissue and
  surrounding lymph nodes (modified radical
  mastectomy) and removal of one lymph node for
  testing (sentinel lymph node biopsy).

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TREATMENTS OF MALE BREAST CANCER

• Radiation therapy Radiation therapy uses
  high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. In male
  breast cancer radiation therapy may be used post
  surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells in the
  breast, chest muscles or armpit.
• Chemotherapy Different drugs are used in
  chemotherapy to kill cancer cells. These
  medications may be administered intravenously,
  orally or by both methods. Chemotherapy is
  usually given after surgery to kill any remaining
  cancer cells.
• Hormone Therapy Hormone therapy for male breast
  cancer often involves the medication tamoxifen,
  which is also used for women. This therapy is
  recommended by the doctor when male breast cancer
  has tumors that are hormone-sensitive.

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