Men can get breast cancer just like women. Although the risk of breast cancer is higher in women, men are not completely free of risk; Rather, due to the lack of awareness among men, treatment is often delayed. The risk of death is high. Men’s breasts are different from women’s. Male body has less breast tissue. It is not uncommon for danger to appear.
1 percent of breast cancer is in men. Male death rate is 19 percent higher than female. It is important to exercise caution from the outset.
Symptoms of breast cancer
The symptoms of breast cancer in males closely resemble those experienced by females. Pain and swelling around the breast, sores or redness in the breast. Apart from this, pus-like fluid comes out from the nipple, and the nipple goes inside. If you see these symptoms, you should go to the doctor.
In the early stages, a painless lump or lump may appear under one of the breasts. Other symptoms include ulcers or sores, discharge from the nipples, cracked or wrinkled breasts, redness or irritation of the nipple or breast tissue. In the later stage, the lymph gland swelling or pain in the armpit and severe bone pain should be understood as the cancer has spread to the surrounding tissue.
Genetic test
“BRCA” test should be done to check whether there is a risk of breast cancer or not. This is a genetic test. It tests for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Be careful if the test results are positive. In men age 50 and older, a family history of breast cancer or being overweight increases the risk of the disease.
The first step in breast cancer treatment is surgery. In lumpectomy cancer, only the tumor and some surrounding tissue are removed. Mastectomy involves removal of the entire breast and associated affected tissue, including the underlying musculature, axillary lymph nodes. Some patients undergo skin-sparing breast reconstruction as an alternative.
Breast including the muscles
Radical mastectomy involves removing the entire breast including the muscles of the chest wall, lymph nodes under the armpits. Cancer cells reach lymph nodes and spread to other organs through them. Lymph nodes are removed by sentinel node biopsy. This is called axillary lymph node dissection. Cancer cells are eliminated with radiotherapy. Apart from that, treatment can also be done by placing radioactive material inside the body.
Advanced chemotherapy is usually given after surgery to treat breast cancer. In many cases, chemotherapy may be given before surgery if the tumor is very large. Usually 6-8 doses (one per month) or intravenous injection.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy helps stop the production of estrogen. Through bio-immunotherapy, the patient’s blood is collected, and immunologic cells are produced. The collected blood is then re-introduced into the patient’s body to boost immunity. It directly destroys cancer cells and prevents metastasis.