Although breast cancer is more commonly diagnosed in women, men can also get it. Here are some early symptoms of breast cancer in men.
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| In fact, breast cancer in men is rare and is often detected at an advanced stage. This is partly due to a lack of awareness about male breast cancer. To prove that this disease does not only affect women, here are some signs and symptoms to watch for in men. |
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| Most men with breast cancer will have a painless lump that resembles a pectoral muscle and is located behind or near the nipple area. "This is different from benign breast lumps or enlargement of the breasts in men due to hormone imbalances," says Brandon Behjatnia, MD, a physician at TopLine MD. To determine whether it is cancerous cells, a mammogram and biopsy are needed. |
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| Changes in breast shape and size:In addition to the appearance of a lump in the breast or chest area, men may notice an odd change in size. Doctors say this change can increase over time and also change in shape. |
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| Nipple changes:If you notice a change in the shape or texture of your nipple, you should tell your doctor because nipple changes are associated with 40-5% of male breast cancers. These changes can include inverted nipples, inverted nipple tips, redness, etc. Dennis Holmes, MD, a breast cancer surgeon at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, explains that the most common reason for inverted nipples is because the cancer is attached to both the skin and the chest muscle. |
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| Sometimes the first sign of breast cancer can be changes in the skin of the breast. Men with breast cancer may experience redness, rashes, swelling, or fluid buildup in the chest tissue, much like an infection. Other problems related to skin changes can be lumps or ulcers on or near the nipple. |
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| Nipple bleeding:In women, nipple discharge can be normal. But in men it can be an early warning sign of breast cancer. |
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| Breast or nipple pain:Breast pain is a common symptom, with many causes, breast cancer being one of them. Pain associated with breast cancer is often localized and constant, not related to any injury or physical activity. If you are experiencing unexplained pain in your nipples or breasts for a long time, get checked for breast cancer early to be safe. |
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| Bone pain:Because male breast cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage, the cancer can spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. According to doctors, the bones are the most common place for breast cancer to spread. |
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| Enlarged lymph nodes:Cancer cells can spread to the lymph nodes. If you notice one or more lumps near or under your armpit, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. |
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| If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Diagnosing cancer at its earliest stage gives the best outcome. |
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