Risk factors prevention and treatment of Male breast cancer

It is not known for certain what causes the cells in the breast to become cancerous. However, a number of risk factors for male breast cancer have been identified:

OESTROGEN LEVEL

About 85% of breast cancers in men have oestrogen receptors on their cell membranes. Oestrogen receptors on the cell membranes allow oestrogen molecules to bind to the cancer cells. Oestrogen binding to
the cancer cells stimulates cell growth and multiplication.

KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME

Klinefelter's syndrome is where baby boys are born with much higher levels of estrogen than normal. Klinefelter's syndrome is a major risk factor for male breast cancer because men with the condition are 20
times more likely to develop male breast cancer than the male population at large.

GENETIC FACTOR

A number of mutated genes have been linked to an increase risk of male breast cancer. For example, a mutation known as the BRAC2 mutation has been found in an estimated 5% of men with male breast cancer.

FAMILY HISTORY

There is also evidence that male breast cancer can run in families, as 1 in 5 men who develop breast cancer, have a first-degree male relative, such as a father, or brother, who also has a history of breast cancer.

                            PREVENTION OF MALE BREAST CANCER

There are no particular preventive methods for breast cancer, but there are some things a man can do to lower his risk of developing breast cancer. Things like maintaining a very good diet system, maintaining an ideal body weight, reducing alcohol consumption, exercising regularly, good hygiene, etc.

For more on prevention of male breast cancer, read Cancer-causing foods which you should move away from.

                            TREATMENT OF MALE BREAST CANCER.

Various treatment methods have been developed over the years and have been found to be effective in the treatment of breast cancer.

Surgical procedure is carried out to remove the tumor and surrounding breast tissue. Another method is the Radiation therapy which involves the use of high-energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill the cancer cells. Chemotherapy, which involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells have also proven to a great extent its effectiveness. Hormone therapy often involves the medication tamoxifen, which is also used in women.

Other methods such as engaging in creative activities, gentle exercises quiet meditation, relaxation, and also prayer have been found to also be effective to an extent in fighting cancer.

For more on treatment, read some very important cancer-fighting foods.

In this campaign, together, we'll win.

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Types Signs and Symptoms of Male breast cancer

Male breast cancer, unlike the female breast cancer, is a very rare disease and, comes in different forms. The following are the types of breast cancer are found in men:

INFILTRATING DUCTAL CARCINOMA: Cancer that has spread beyond the cells lining ducts in the breast. Most men with breast cancer have this type of cancer.

DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN SITU: Abnormal cells that are found in the lining of a duct; also called intraductal carcinoma.

INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER: A type of cancer in which the breast looks red and swollen and feels warm.

PAGET DISEASE OF THE NIPPLE: A tumor that has grown from ducts beneath the nipple onto the surface of the nipple.

LOBULAR CARCINOMA IN SITU: Abnormal cells found in one of the lobes or sections of the breast, which sometimes occurs in women, has not been seen in men.

                  SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MALE BREAST CANCER

Male breast cancer have very similar symptoms to that of the female. For your own health safety's sake, it is advisable that you be on the look out for the following signs and symptoms. They may be telling you more than what your brain's scope of knowledge might not. They are:

* A lump felt in the breast

* Nipple pain.

* An inverted nipple.

* Nipple discharge (clear or bloody).

* Sores on the nipple and areola (the small ring of color around the center of the nipple).

* Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm.

It's very important you pay a visit to your doctor or health care provider AS SOON AS you notice these signs growing in you.

It's important to note that enlargement of both breasts (not just on one side) is usually NOT cancer. The medical term for this is gynecomastia. Sometimes the breasts can become quite large. Non-cancer-related enlargement of the breasts can be caused by medications, heavy alcohol use, weight gain, or marijuana use.

Breast cancer kills slowly, it spreads from region to region round the body till it totally destroys every organ it spreads to. It is advised in your best interest, that you do not hide your self. See a doctor today if you've (or once you) notice these signs. Expose this culprit, and save yourself the pain. Don't forget, "WE'RE BUILDING A CANCER-FREE GENERATION", and together, we'll win.

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