KOMPAS.com – Breast cancer so far synonymous with a disease that is only experienced by women.
In fact, men can also be affected breast cancer.
Men have less breast tissue and it is possible for cancer cells to form there.
Also read: 10 Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Men
Launch Mayo Clinic, breast cancer in men It can occur in men of any age. However, the disease is more common in older men.
Although they have a lower chance of getting breast cancer than women, men still have to be aware of the symptoms of this disease.
If you suspect you have breast cancer symptoms, any man is recommended to be able to immediately consult a doctor.
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4 Symptoms of Breast Cancer in Men to Watch Out for
Symptoms of male breast cancer in general are not much different from women, namely lumps, changes in size, to nipple problems.
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Early diagnosis of breast cancer can be very useful to support the process of treatment or cure for this disease.
There are several conditions that can indeed be suspected as a sign of breast cancer in men.
In general breast cancer symptoms in men may include:
1. Bump
Launch WebMD, Men with breast cancer usually have one or more lumps.
These lumps may appear on the chest or under the armpits.
Also read: Don’t be mistaken, this is the difference between benign breast tumors and breast cancer
The presence of a lump that is a symptom of breast cancer in men tends to be painless.
In addition, the typical lumps of breast cancer, namely:
- Hard or chewy
- Irregular shape
- Not easy to move with fingers
- Grow with time
2. Changes in breast size and shape
When experiencing breast cancer, men may notice a difference in the size or shape of the breast area.
3. Changes in breast skin
With breast cancer, parts of the male breast may show:
- Dimpled, sometimes resembling the texture of an orange peel
- Wrinkles, i.e. looks folded or wrinkled
- Scaly, red, or swollen
Also read: 6 Symptoms of Breast Cancer Most Often Occur
4. Nipple problems
With breast cancer, a man’s nipples may ooze or ooze a clear or bloody discharge.
The surrounding skin (areola) may also be red, swollen, or scaly.
In general, breast cancer in men has almost the same symptoms as those experienced by women.
Keep in mind again that if you see any of the signs above, men need to contact a doctor immediately.
If doctors suspect breast cancer, they can perform a number of examinations or tests to confirm it.
Early diagnosis of breast cancer can increase a person’s chances of getting successful treatment.
Whereas, during this time, many men with breast cancer tend to be diagnosed only when their cancer is at an advanced stage which can make it more difficult to treat.
Also read: How to Detect Breast Cancer with BSE
So, if you notice a lump in your breast or any other worrying symptom, don’t wait for it to go away on its own.
Call your doctor right away, even if the possible diagnosis of breast cancer will make you “uncomfortable”.
There should be nothing to be ashamed of.
Tell your doctor if you have a close relative with breast cancer. As is known, this disease can run in families, so it can increase your chances.
But remember, having one or more symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have breast cancer.
It is not common for men to get this disease, especially if you are under 60 years of age.
In general, less than 1 percent of all cases of breast cancer occur in men.
Other conditions could be the cause of your symptoms. Your doctor can help you figure out what’s really going on.
Also read: 9 Foods That Can Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Other health problems
In fact, several other health problems can cause symptoms that look like signs of breast cancer in men.
Some of them are:
1. Gynecomastia
Launch Medical News TodayGynecomastia is a condition when male breast tissue enlarges or swells.
This usually occurs due to hormonal problems.
Gynecomastia can also cause lumps to grow under a man’s nipple.
2. Infection
The infection can cause painful inflammation or a pocket of pus (abscess).
Patients may also have a fever.
3. Lipoma
Lipomas are oval-shaped lumps made of fat.
Lipomas rarely carry other symptoms.
Also read: Benign Breast Tumors: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
4. Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)
These noncancerous (benign) breast lesions can feel like small lumps.
In some cases, PASH can make the breasts bigger.
5. Tumor sel granular
Granular cell tumors are usually benign and often present as a single, painless lump.
6. Jogger’s nipple
If a person does a lot of exercise that puts his shirt against his chest, it can irritate the nipples and cause pain, redness, or bleeding.
Also read: What is the Right Exercise to Increase Endurance?
The condition which can also be referred to as jogger’s nipple this is more common when the weather is hot and humid.
7. Mastitis
Mastitis means inflamed breast tissue.
This condition can cause redness, warmth, pain, and swelling.
Infection can cause it.
8. Skin rash
Skin rashes can appear anywhere on the body, including the breasts of men.
The affected skin may become tender, red, scaly, or itchy.
Some of the things that can cause a rash are eczema, yeast infections, and itching.
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