Breast cancer in men is a rare cancer that forms in the breast tissue of men. Both boys and girls have breast tissue. The various hormones in girls' and women's bodies stimulate the breast tissue to grow into full breasts.

1. MALE BREAST CANCER
SYMPTOMS | DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT

2. 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.

3.  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
SYMPTOMS OF MALE BREAST
CANCER

4. 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.

5.  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.
DIAGNOSIS OF MALE BREAST
CANCER

6.  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).
TREATMENTS OF MALE
BREAST CANCER

7.  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.
TREATMENTS OF MALE
BREAST CANCER

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