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Male breast cancer
Although many people view breast cancer as a woman's disease, men can get breast cancer too.
Breast cancer in men is very rare - it affects only around 300 men a year in the UK, compared to nearly 46,000 women. Possibly because it is so rare, there is a low level of public awareness about male breast cancer.
The average age of diagnosis of male breast cancer is 65 - but it can occur at any age. As breast cancer is primarily associated with women, a man diagnosed with breast cancer may feel embarrassed, confused and very isolated. This can be a lot to contend with in addition to facing a cancer diagnosis.
Breakthrough's Male Breast Cancer Study
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is funding a study to investigate the causes of male breast cancer. This study will be the largest of its kind and will provide information on the genetic, environmental and lifestyle causes of breast cancer in men. It may also help us understand more about the causes of breast cancer in women.Click here for more information on the Male Breast Cancer Study.
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