Male Breast Cancer

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By jimmythejock


Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is not restricted to women as many may think, although it is alot rarer in men, for every 1500 women diagnosed with breast cancer 16 men are diagnosed with the disease.

Breast cancer nowadays is not a death sentence if caught early enough, and as people are starting to become more aware of their bodies the survival rate is rising slightly every year.

You should see your health-care provider if you experience any of the following:

Finding a breast lump

Finding a lump in your armpit or above your collarbone that does not go away in a week or so

Developing nipple discharge

Noticing new nipple inversion or skin changes over the breast

Redness or swelling in the breast may suggest an infection of the breast.

You should see your health-care provider within the next 24 hours because infection should be treated promptly.

If you have redness, swelling, or severe pain in the breast and are unable to reach your health-care provider, a trip to the nearest emergency department is warranted.

The quicker that breast cancer is discovered the higher the chance of survival.

Although the video shows a woman doing a self breast the same method applies to men.

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livelonger  says:
3 years ago

This is a great hub. Thanks, Jimmy. Men should self-check for testicular cancer as well. The good news I read recently for women is that it's finally starting to drop (because women have stopped taking estrogen for menopause):

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?view=/health/2006/12/19/nbreast15.xml

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jimmythejock  says:
3 years ago

i wrote a hub on testicular cancer livelonger you will find it here  http://hubpages.com/hub/thejockspot_dont_die_of_em  thanks for your input .....jimmy

Mesothelioma  says:
2 years ago

Some people will really find this surprising to think that men do have breast cancer too.

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jimmythejock  says:
16 months ago

WATCH FOR CHANGES IN YOUR BODY AND IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT ANYTHING CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR ASAP.....jimmy

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LdsNana-AskMormon  says:
16 months ago

Great information... thumb-up:-)

tDMg

LdsNana-AskMormon

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