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What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?

YES, MEN CAN GET
BREAST CANCER TOO! 

While it is significantly less common for men to get breast cancer, they can get it. 

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Just like female breast cancer, early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment in male breast cancer. Do a self-exam every month, learn your breasts, and then speak with your doctor as soon as possible if you have any signs or symptoms. 

It is important to note that the mortality rate for men is 7% higher than for women.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

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  • Lump or thickening in the breast or underarm area 

  • Change in size or shape 

  • Dimpling, puckering, or "orange peel" look of breast skin 

  • Nipple discharge, nipple turned inward 

  • Scaly, red, or swollen skin, nipple, or areola 

RISK FACTORS

  • Getting older 

  • Treatment with radiation therapy to your chest/breast 

  • Klinefelter syndrome 

  • One or more family members who have had breast, colon, pancreatic, ovarian, or prostate cancer 

  • Having a gene mutation such as BRCA1/BRCA2 

  • Hormone therapy treatment 

  • High estrogen disease like Liver Disease 

  • Certain conditions that affect the testicles 

  • Overweight & Obesity 

Everyone should talk with their doctor and make a decision together about screening.

For more information on Male Breast Cancer, visit the Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance. 

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