Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer in Men

Executive Summary

Breast cancer in men is diagnosed based on signs and symptoms. In men, breast cancer symptoms are identified by mass or swelling beneath the arm or in the breast that feels like a very firm knot. Any additional skin or nipple abnormalities, including redness, burning sensation, wrinkles, or nipple discharge, are the common symptom of breast cancer in men. No such other signs of breast cancer in men are observed in men as alterations in the breast in men are caused by medical illness.

Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer in Men

About the Symptoms of breast cancer in men, there is a mass or swelling beneath the arm or in the breast that feels like a very firm knot ​1​. As the men’s breast tissue is often sparse, a slight bulge is pretty simple to detect ​2​. Additional skin or nipple abnormalities include redness, burning sensation, wrinkles, or nipple discharge ​3​

A patient/individual can consult their doctor if one is concerned about any changes they are experiencing. In addition to other questions, the doctor will inquire about how long and the frequency of experiencing any symptoms. It assists in determining the cause of the condition, which is referred to as a diagnosis. 

Symptoms of breast cancer in men may include the ones mentioned below

When men are diagnosed with breast cancer, they may not notice any changes. Breast alterations are frequently caused by a medical illness that is not cancer. After breast cancer diagnosis, symptom relief is essential as we advance in cancer care and medication. It is known as palliative care or supportive care. It is frequently initiated soon after a diagnosis and is continued throughout the medicine. A patient can make an appointment or consult a doctor to talk about any symptoms if noticed, especially anything new or change in symptoms. 

References

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