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<\/p>\nOne study found that male breast cancer is on the rise, with a 25% increase over the 25 years from 1973 to 1988. But it’s still rare. It’s unclear whether the reported rise means the disease is slowly becoming more common, or whether men better understand the symptoms and report their symptoms, leading to diagnoses that might have been missed in the past.<\/p>\n
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If you notice any persistent changes to your breasts, you should contact your doctor. Here are some signs to watch for:<\/p>\n
It’s important to note that enlargement of both breasts (not just on one side) is usually NOT cancer. The medical term for this is gynecomastia. Sometimes the breasts can become quite large. Non-cancer-related enlargement of the breasts can be caused by medications, heavy alcohol use, weight gain, or marijuana use.<\/p>\n
A small study about male breast cancer found that the average time between first symptom and diagnosis was 19 months, or over a year and a half. That’s a very long time! This is probably because people don’t expect breast cancer to happen to men, so there is little to no early detection.<\/p>\n
Earlier diagnosis could make a life-saving difference. With more research and more public awareness, men will learn that \u2014 just like women \u2014 they need to go to their doctor right away if they detect any persistent changes to their breasts.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.breastcancer.org\/symptoms\/types\/male_bc\/symptoms<\/a><\/p>\n One study found that male breast cancer is on the rise, with a 25% increase over the 25 years from 1973 to 1988. But it’s still rare. It’s unclear whether the reported rise means the disease is slowly becoming more … Continue reading <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"