Breast cancer in men is rare -- there were an estimated 1,690 new cases diagnosed in the United States in 2005. This eMedTV Web page discusses breast cancer in men and compares it to breast cancer in women -- it is the same disease.
Male breast cancer types include ductal carcinoma in situ and infiltrating ductal carcinoma. This eMedTV segment identifies the various male breast cancer types, such as inflammatory breast cancer and Paget's disease of the nipple.
Male breast cancer treatment options are similar to those for women, and include surgery and various therapies. This eMedTV article explains male breast cancer treatment options in detail, including chemotherapy and adjuvant therapy.
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