Can men get breast cancer?
Asked April 8, 2009
I know this might be a silly question...but can men get breast cancer?
Expert answer
Yes, men can developed breast cancer. In 2008 there were 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the USA. Of those 1,990 were in males. This represents less than 1% of new breast cancer diagnosis.
Answered April 13, 2009
Yes, men can developed breast cancer. In 2008 there were 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the USA. Of those 1,990 were in males. This represents less than 1% of new breast cancer diagnosis.
Answered April 13, 2009
I agree and also keep in mind that those women with BRCA-1 mutation have a 5% risk of their male children having breast cancer.
Answered August 25, 2009
I agree and also keep in mind that those women with BRCA-1 mutation have a 5% risk of their male children having breast cancer.
Answered August 25, 2009
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