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Breast cancer is a disease that can affect both men and women, although the rate of breast cancer in men is not high, it can still affect the health of the patient if not treated promptly. Therefore, it is necessary to self-identify male breast cancer or have certain knowledge related to breast cancer symptoms in men to detect this disease early.1. Self-recognition of male breast cancer
Men still have a small amount of breast tissue, although these are usually not as developed as breast tissue in a woman's body. However, it is still possible to encounter breast cancer in men, so it is still important to recognize and detect this condition early.Male breast cancer is an abnormal growth of breast cells that grow uncontrollably and can spread to surrounding tissues. The disease usually occurs in men between the ages of 60 and 70, especially those who are overweight, obese or are being treated with hormone drugs because at this time, the increase in estrogen in the male body is weak. risk factors for breast cancer in men.
Some other risk factors for breast cancer in men include:
Older adults People with abnormal genetics People with super female syndrome Patients can self-identify breast cancer in men thanks to some breast cancer symptoms in men, then they can go to reputable medical facilities to perform some paraclinical tests as well. such as consultation, examination by a doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
Trắc nghiệm: Những lầm tưởng và sự thật về ung thư vú
Ung thư vú có tỷ lệ tử vong cao nhất ở nữ giới khiến họ rất lo sợ bản thân mắc phải căn bệnh này. Tuy nhiên, không ít chị em có những hiểu biết thái quá về ung thư vú. Thử sức cùng bài trắc nghiệm sau sẽ giúp bạn loại bỏ được những nghi ngờ không đúng về căn bệnh này.
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2. Signs of breast cancer in men
Signs of breast cancer in men include:Nipple retraction, indentation Itching, pain, redness, or abnormal crusting in the nipple area Dry lump, swelling and pain in some areas of the nipple such as below nipple, inside the breast or around the breast area. Tumors often cause wrinkling, dimpled skin on the chest area. Swollen lymph nodes can be seen in the clavicle and arm bones. Breast enlargement, breast tissue hardening, swelling, skin discoloration, tumor may be < 5cm in size Shortness of breath, nausea when there is breast tumor metastasis to nearby sites Need to be aware of signs of cancer breast cancer in men at an early stage, because early detection and treatment of male breast cancer can lead to a better treatment prognosis. In addition, patients can also take a number of measures to minimize the risk factors for the disease, have regular health check-ups, thereby reducing the likelihood of contracting this disease.
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Examination and consultation with an oncologist. Breast cancer screening by bilateral breast ultrasound and mammogram. Vinmec has become a prestigious address in breast cancer screening with:
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