Does anyone have any good web links explaining how men can be tested for breast cancer?
2007-01-28 06:39:56 · 6 answers · asked by cafferouge 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Breast cancer is rare in men, but there are a number of different tests other than an exam that can be done. You can read all about them here
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/male-breast-cancer/DS00661/DSECTION=6
2007-01-28 06:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
The testing and treatment for male breast cancer is essentially the same as for female breast cancer. Mammography is used if necessary. Ultrasound can be used both for evaluation of a mass and for localization for biopsy. Depending on the biopsy results, sentinel lymph node biopsies may be done or even full axillary lymph node dissections. Radiation and/or chemotherapy may be used depending on histologic type of the cancer.
The American Cancer Society has a resource online for male breast cancer. You can find it at:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_male_breast_cancer_28.asp
2007-01-28 06:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by tiredsurgeon 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In a manner similar to females, ie: by palpation(examination using the sense of touch), start with the nipple in a circular clockwise and radiate outward until pectoral ("pecs") area is cove, do this while laying on back, with arm extended over one's head, one side at a time, also palpate the axilla (underarm) do this once monthly.
Suggestion: check the testicles and scrotum in a similar manner.
2007-01-28 07:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by rx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is uncommon for men to test it
2007-01-28 10:33:29 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
web md is the best ste for any medical questions.
2007-01-28 07:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mike Dub 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as in women.
2007-01-28 09:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by BLESSED 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋