Risk factors, prevention and treatment of Male breast cancer......

It is not known for certain what causes the cells in the breast to become cancerous. However, a number of risk factors for male breast cancer have been identified:

OESTROGEN LEVEL

About 85% of breast cancers in men have oestrogen receptors on their cell membranes. Oestrogen receptors on the cell membranes allow oestrogen molecules to bind to the cancer cells. Oestrogen binding to
the cancer cells stimulates cell growth and multiplication.

KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME

Klinefelter's syndrome is where baby boys are born with much higher levels of estrogen than normal. Klinefelter's syndrome is a major risk factor for male breast cancer because men with the condition are 20
times more likely to develop male breast cancer than the male population at large.

GENETIC FACTOR

A number of mutated genes have been linked to an increase risk of male breast cancer. For example, a mutation known as the BRAC2 mutation has been found in an estimated 5% of men with male breast cancer.

FAMILY HISTORY

There is also evidence that male breast cancer can run in families, as 1 in 5 men who develop breast cancer, have a first-degree male relative, such as a father, or brother, who also has a history of breast cancer.

                            PREVENTION OF MALE BREAST CANCER

There are no particular preventive methods for breast cancer, but there are some things a man can do to lower his risk of developing breast cancer. Things like maintaining a very good diet system, maintaining an ideal body weight, reducing alcohol consumption, exercising regularly, good hygiene, etc.

For more on prevention of male breast cancer, read Cancer-causing foods which you should move away from.

                            TREATMENT OF MALE BREAST CANCER.

Various treatment methods have been developed over the years and have been found to be effective in the treatment of breast cancer.

Surgical procedure is carried out to remove the tumor and surrounding breast tissue. Another method is the Radiation therapy which involves the use of high-energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill the cancer cells. Chemotherapy, which involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells have also proven to a great extent its effectiveness. Hormone therapy often involves the medication tamoxifen, which is also used in women.

Other methods such as engaging in creative activities, gentle exercises quiet meditation, relaxation, and also prayer have been found to also be effective to an extent in fighting cancer.

For more on treatment, read some very important cancer-fighting foods.

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