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Oncologist · Cancer / Oncology / Cancer Surgery
One fascinating but little known fact about breast cancer is that according to research, up to 10 percent of people diagnosed with breast cancer are male. Breast cancer in men often goes undetected because men aren't typically screened for it, so it's important to be aware of the warning signs and symptoms should they appear. The risk factors for male breast cancer include obesity, Klinefelter syndrome (a genetic disorder), radiation exposure, and certain environmental pollutants. Additionally, a family history of the disease puts an individual at a heightened risk. Symptoms can include changes in size or shape of the breast, lump or mass, swelling around or near armpit area as well as any sign of infection such as unusual discharge from nipple/breasts. Treatment options may include surgery (mastectomy), radiotherapy (using high energy beams) and chemotherapy among others depending on the severity of the disease .