Breast Cancer is a heterogeneous group of abnormal cells arising within the breast terminal duct-lobular units or supporting tissues. These abnormal cells have escaped the normal growth control mechanisms and are able to grow unchecked. They develop the ability to invade nearby tissues and in some cases to spread to distant organs.
Breast cancer does occur in males. However, it is approximately 100 times less common than breast cancer in females. Male breast cancer is unfortunately associated with later stage at presentation and overall worse survival.
Most patients with early breast cancer can be treated with breast conservation surgeries rather than with mastectomies, with better overall outcomes seen in patients treated with breast conservative therapies.
Benign enlargement of the male breast is referred to as gynaecomastia and is due to proliferation of the glandular component. Most cases are mild and cause no significant physical or emotional issues for the patient. Severe cases are treated surgically with combinations of liposuction and surgical excision.
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