HEALTH NEWS
Does breast cancer occur in men?
“Breast cancer does not occur in men”
This is definitely a myth and the male breast cancer is a rare disease, accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases globally. Also, the incidence of male breast cancer is usually of the ratio 1:120 for men: women.
Common symptoms of breast cancer are – a painless lump or nodule in breast area, changes of the skin (dimpling, puckering, redness or scaling), nipple discharge or scaling, in turned nipple.
Being aware of the symptoms, regular screening can help in early detection and treatment.