Can men get breast cancer? 10 things to know
Breast cancer develops from cells in the breast tissue. It is often thought of as a woman's disease. But men can get breast cancer, too.
How common is male breast cancer? And how is it treated? Here, I’ll answer these questions and more about male breast cancer.
How common is male breast cancer?Male breast cancer represents about 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States. Every male has about a 1 in 1,000 risk...
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