Breast cancer ribbons should be pink and blue, because men can get it too.

Breast Cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women! Typically, silent cancer with no signs in the early stages. It is aggressive but treatable when detected early.  Though breast cancer in women has garnered all the limelight, today it’s the less spoken truths about breast cancer in men that we are going to unveil.

Yes, men can get breast cancer too!

Breast cancer in men: The reason

It is true that the anatomy of men and women are different in many aspects. But it is also true that there are many underlying similarities. Though men don’t have milk-producing tissues like women but they do have breast cells.

Breast cancer occurs when the cells in the breast undergo an irreversible mutation. Science says that men who have inherited mutated genes from their parents have high risks of breast cancer.

5 Risk Factors of Breast Cancer in Men

1. Exposure to Estrogen in the form of drugs.
2. Men with Klinefelter’s Syndrome.
3. Obesity
4. Liver diseases that increase female hormone in the body.
5. Testicular disease or surgery.

 5 Symptoms of Breast Cancer in Men

The signs and symptoms of male breast cancer are similar to those of women. Examining the breasts frequently for lumps or abnormalities is essential to the discovery of this disease.

1. Lump in the breast
2. Redness or scaling.
3. Changes in your nipples.
4. Inward nipple
5. Puss or blood discharge from the nipple.

Early detection of cancer is the key to its cure! In case, you doubt any of the mentioned symptoms it is recommended to get it checked at the earliest. Be sure and find a cure!

Staggering Statistics of Breast Cancer in Men

One in a thousand men get diagnosed with breast cancer. Of course, the numbers are quite higher for women, which is about 2.1 million. Breast cancer in men is not among the most common cancers, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t occur in men at all!

Gene study says that men with breast cancer have defected BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. A child whose parent possess mutated genes has a greater chance of getting breast cancer! Therefore, if the family records have a history of breast cancer, then it is recommended to go follow regular screenings and examinations to ditch the risk!

3 Best way to avoid Breast Cancer in Men

1. Alcohol and Breast Cancer

Alcohol is one of the most toxic substances that halts your system. The body flags alcohol as a toxic and it engages all the power in digesting it on priority. So, until the last drop of alcohol gets digestion everything else goes on hold. This causes peak fluctuations of the blood glucose levels causing dizziness and nausea.

2. Smoking and Breast Cancer

Smoking is a known carcinogen. It increases the risk of many cancers including breast cancer. Studies suggest that for every 15 cigarettes smoked, a DNA change is triggered in the cells which could cause cancer.

3. Obesity and Breast Cancer

Poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle have resulted in this epidemic of obesity. Obesity is the number one culprit for a deluge of diseases. From cancer to arthritis, diabetes and depression, obesity is the root. Research shows that obesity increases the risk for several types of cancers including colorectal, breast, uterine, oesophagal, kidney and pancreatic cancers.

Breast Cancer: #Men Too

Breast cancer isn’t very common in men but it is proven that it can occur to men at any age! Men too should take care of their breasts, touch it often and check it frequently. Raising awareness is one of the key factors that could help men to identify such problems in their bodies.