Men and Breast Cancer

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Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases. This eMedTV article explores causes, risk factors, stages, and prognosis information for male breast cancer, which caused an estimated 460 deaths in the US in 2005.

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.