Why men don’t think about breast cancerWhen people think of breast cancer, most think of “pink” and breast cancer in women.
Men make up about 1% of all breast cancer cases, which means 1 in 726 men will be diagnosed in their lifetimes.
The diagnosis is rare in men, but that is still a lot of men getting breast cancer.
The role of genetics in male breast cancerMutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are more commonly associated with female breast and ovarian cancer, can increase a man’s risk for breast cancer.
By raising awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breaking down stigmas and encouraging men to talk to their doctors, we can help catch cancer early and help men live longer.
Persons:
Jamin, don’t, It’s, Olga Shefer, it’s, There’s
Organizations:
Orlando Health, Florida Urological Society, CNN, Cancer
Locations:
Florida