i heard this at the store and i was wondering ifit was true.
2006-10-17 12:27:47 · 23 answers · asked by jose m 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Yes, but not as common as in women.
2006-10-17 12:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by Myra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, rare but yes there is such thing. Last year 161 male Canadians were diagnosed with Breast cancer, Not sure about the U.S. stats.
2006-10-17 12:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by Pyramider 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Answer: Yes, it's possible for men to get breast cancer. Your have breast tissue, just like women, but we need more of it to nourish the new born and men don't. If you are concerned, there's dozens of sites to give you information about breast cancer. It's more popular for women to get it, but there's a percentage that men get too. Call your doctor and get a lot of information.
2006-10-17 12:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by shewolf2899 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard and read of instances where cancer has been found in the male breast. I certainly would be concerned and have it checked out if there was something there that wasn't there before.
2006-10-17 12:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by Ichiban 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definately yes.......although not as common as women's chances of getting breast cancer, men CAN develop breast cancer......just like checking your testicles every month for anything out of the ordinary, you should know your own body well enough, if you notice a lump of any size in your pectoral area, you should have it CHECKED OUT BY YOUR MD AT ONCE!!!! I can't stress that enough.......
2006-10-19 09:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is. I work with a gal who's dad had breast cancer and he's fine now. Any abnormal lump should be checked by a doctor......no matter where it is.
Play it safe!
2006-10-17 12:31:00 · answer #6 · answered by njsueb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is true, and Yes, men do have mastectomies also. It is not as common as women with breast cancer, but it can happen.
2006-10-17 12:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by Candi S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is true. It's not that common, though. I know men have mammograms, too, if they are suspected of breast cancer.
2006-10-17 12:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by cowboys21angel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is true, and in fact, male breast cancer accounts for about 5% of cases. of course you don't hear about it very much, but it is certainly a real disease.
2006-10-17 12:29:48 · answer #9 · answered by HoyaDoc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true and more common than most people think. I found this site and thought it might be helpful.
2006-10-17 12:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋