Can men get breast cancer?
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yes , but with low percentag\n\n Last year, 21,600 women and 150 men in Canada could expect a diagnosis of breast cancer; it was expected to kill 5,000 women and 45 men.
927287
You should talk to his doctor about this.  The main reasons people get "man boobs" are that they're either significantly overweight, or they have a hormonal imbalance.  If you're son is not overweight, he may have a hormonal imbalance, which should be evaluated by a doctor.
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Not really, the surgical correction is not too bad though.\n\nAre you aware that many men have *some* breast development?  Are you also aware that 1% of breast cancer is diagnosed in men?\nI have diagnosed breast cancer in tissue removed from gynecomastia done for cosmetic reasons.  I don't mean to scare you, as this almost certainly won't happen to you, but you should have all the information.  \n\nHormone manipulation won't change it, unfortunately, and weight loss only to the degree that you can lose the fat around it.  It actually may accentuate it more.
1049443
Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. The testosterone prevents mammary formation, where estrogen and progesterone promote tissue formation and development. Now men and women are both able of having working mammary tissue and men with some types of tumors and cancers will actually lactate. As will men when appropriately stimulated.
314525
I am a Certified Breast Care Consultant.  It could be an infection of his lobules, which needs a doctor, or it could be a sign of breast cancer... Breast cancer does occure in men although you don't hear much about it.  Other signs of a possible IBC (Inflammitory Breast Cancer) are retracting of the nipple, change in color of the areola (around the nipple) warm sensation, itching or burning, and many others.  This kind of cancer is not detectible by the usual breast exams. It requires a needle punch biopsy, they would insert a needle and remove a core of a few layers. Much like getting a piercing.  Because it is not a lump, it grows outward in 'sheets'.  If you get it checked out, bring up IBC because it is the fastest growing type of breast cancer, but has not been extensively studied.  Some doctors arent well educated of the type.  Best wishes.
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Im sure they can, but so can being inside too long, or outside too long, wearing no bra could too, or blinking too much. Something else that is a part of your daily routine significantly increases you chances of cancer. I am not a female, but i am certain sports bras are sometimes important to wear.  Dont worry about cancer
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Not necessarily.  I know several women who have been on hormone therapy for years without any complications.  I do know it can increase your risk of breast cancer.  My grandmother died of breast cancer after being on hormone therapy so my mother refuses it.  My best advice is to talk to your doctor and lay all your concerns before then.  They can give you all the facts and help you make the decision that is best for you.
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Males also have the hormone estrogen. Estrogen menlarges breast size. Women have more of it, so they have bigger breasts. They also have luteniezing hormone which produces milk for mammary glans after giving birth. Men do not have that. Women displaying male qualities like beards have an excess of testoserone and androgen
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I don't hink wearing bra will cuase breast cancer. Deodorant is one of the biggest causes and obviously if it runs in the family genetically you could also be prone.\n\nI found in Marks and Spencers the other day these stick on nipple covers that will just go over your nipples and prevent them from getting rubbed
204932
Not true. And even if you got prostate cancer, it's usually treated very easily. sometimes they don't bother to treat it at all in older men because it progresses so slowly.
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Gynecomastia is a condition in which firm breast tissue forms in males. The breast tissue is usually less than 1-1/2 inches across and is located directly under the nipple. Gynecomastia may be present on one side or on both sides. This condition may make the breast tender. \n\nSome men and boys have fat on their chests that makes it look like they have breasts. This condition is called pseudogynecomastia (false gynecomastia). It is not the same thing as gynecomastia. \n\nGynecomastia is usually caused by changes in hormones at puberty or as part of aging. Hormones are chemicals produced by the glands of the body, such as the thyroid gland, the testes and the ovaries. Gynecomastia may be caused by changes in the balance of 2 hormones, estrogen and testosterone. In rare cases, gynecomastia is caused by prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, illegal drugs, tumors or disease. \n\nYou can read more about this condition, including treatment at the links provided below.
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gynecomastia \n\nenlargement of breast in males
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YES!\nhttp://www.medicine4men.com/malem.html
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I think it might depend on what type of cancer it is. Breast cancer and prostrate cancer can run in the family. Not sure skin cancer is that way, though, or lung cancer. Your chances also go up depending on your lifestyle, like if you smoke or overweight. Don't take my word on it though, check with your physician, he/she should be able to give you a fairly good idea of your risk, and probably be able to tell you ways to lower your risk.
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cardio! the man-boobs are just fatty deposits, you cant spot-reduce, you have to generally reduce. ive heard of cases where the man just  had large glands and had to get them surgically altered, though. good luck!
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1 in 32 women will develop bowel cancer.\n\n1 in 20 men will too.
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anyone can get breast cancer. men get it too. the size or development of your breasts doesn't matter.\n\ndo a self check once a month. you'll understand your body better, and you'll notice that the fatty tissue that breasts are comprised of is often lumpy feeling, and then you won't freak out so much.