Breast Cancer and Men
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007Breast cancer in men is on the rise. Although small in comparison to females, it is occurring.? Most cancers (80%+) are the result of lifestyle. Male breast cancer — although genetic predisposition is the norm, lifestyle may add to the RISK.? Over-weight, excess estrogens and other chemical influences can add to the chance of male breast cancer.? Ladies - make sure you have your significant other checked for breast cancer RISK.? If you have a family history — make sure your male members are diligent in their monitoring. They must follow the same precautions and also do monthly breast exams.? Thermography is an excellent test for men — as it is non-contact and non-invasive.? Early metabolic changes might be the first sign for men.? If you or a male friend or family member are at RISK — thermography might be the answer to monitoring the body for early changes.
My iVillage Health care Newsletter (32807) published this information on male breast cancer (March 20 HealthDay News) — Black men are more likely than white men to die of breast cancer, concludes a study that urges more research into racial disparities in male breast cancer.
Male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast cancers and less than 1 percent of all cancers in men, according to background information in a news release about the study. In 2006, about 1,700 men were diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States, and the disease killed about 400 men.
The incidence of male breast cancer has been rising, increasing about 60 percent between 1990 and 2000.
In the study, researchers at Columbia University, New York City, studied 510 men over age 65 who were diagnosed with stage 1-3 breast cancer between 1991 and 2002.
Five-year survival rates were about 90 percent for the 456 white men in the study and 66 percent for the 34 black men.
The findings are reported in the March 20 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.