Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.
The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissue, but with early detection and treatment, most people continue a normal life.
Signs and symptoms
Male breast cancer can exhibit the same symptoms as breast cancer in women, including a lump. Anyone who notices anything unusual about their breasts, whether male or female, should see a doctor immediately.
Survival rates and treatment for men with breast cancer are very similar to those for women. Early detection of breast cancer increases treatment options and often reduces the risk of dying.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women globally.
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Many breast lumps are harmless, but they should all be checked anyway.
It is important for women to do monthly breast self-examinations and to go for a mammogram (a special x-ray to detect lumps in the breast) at least every three years.
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