Many people believe that breast cancer is a disease that affects women, especially with the high number of infections, but in reality it affects men as well, and may lead to deaths among them.
explained NHS The NHS in the United Kingdom states that breast cancer kills 85 men in Britain every year, and that this malignant disease affects about 400 males annually.
The Breast Cancer Now charity also reported that “at least one man is diagnosed with the disease every day.”
According to the website “Mayo ClinicMedically, male breast cancer is “a rare cancer that begins with the growth of cells in the breast tissue of men.”
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He pointed out that “breast cancer in males usually affects the elderly, but it may also occur at any age.”
Those who are diagnosed with “male breast cancer” at an early stage have a good chance of recovery.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of this disease include:
The presence of a painless lump or thickening of the breast tissue, and changes in the skin of the breast, such as dimpling, wrinkles, redness, or peeling.
Changes occur in the nipples, such as redness or peeling, or one of the nipples turning inward, in addition to discharge from one or both of them.
The causes of these malignant tumors are still unclear, but doctors define “male breast cancer” as occurring “when some breast cells divide faster than healthy cells.”
The accumulated cells form a tumor that may spread (metastasize) to nearby tissues, lymph nodes, or other parts of the body.
According to the siteWeb MedicineThis disease can be diagnosed through a clinical examination, which is done by feeling the man’s chest area in search of any lumps or changes in the chest tissue, and the doctor evaluates the size, texture, and depth of the existing lumps.
It can also be diagnosed with radiological images, such as X-rays or ultrasound, to produce clear images of the breast tissue.
A biopsy is the only method used to “confirm” the diagnosis of breast cancer in men. It is done by withdrawing a sample of tumor tissue to be examined and confirm whether the tumor is cancerous or benign.
Treatment usually includes surgery to ensure that as much of the visible tumor as possible is removed along with some healthy tissue around it.
Other treatment methods, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, may be recommended depending on the condition.
2023-09-25 06:50:32
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