Male Breast Cancer

The symptoms of male breast cancer are very similar to female breast cancer, but detection often doesn’t happen until the disease is in its later stages. Breast cancer usually occurs in older men, but it can be found in males of all ages, just like its female counterpart. It can be detected by doing a thorough manual exam in the bath or shower and then a visual exam in front of the mirror. Symptoms to look for are swelling, lumps, red splotches, nipple discharges or retractions, and skin lesions. The most common type of male breast cancer is called infiltrating ductal carcinoma. It spreads through the lymphatic and blood systems and is most dangerous when it reaches the lymph nodes, making early detection a priority for those affected.