Rina Kapoor Rina Kapoor Asked 9 months ago

How many men are affected by breast cancer?

I recently saw a campaign about men's health, and it briefly mentioned breast cancer in men. It was surprising to me. I'm curious, how many men are affected by breast cancer, compared to women?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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It's rare, but men do get breast cancer. About 1% of all breast cancers are in men. I've seen cases, and the key is not to ignore any lump or change. Men often delay seeking help, which can be critical. Early detection is just as important for us.

Arjun Yadav Arjun Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, logon ko lagta hai sirf auraton ko hota hai, but men also get breast cancer. It's not common, maybe 1 in 100 breast cancer cases are in men. So if you feel anything unusual, get it checked, no shame in it.

Sneha Menon Sneha Menon Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While breast cancer is far more common in women, men can absolutely get it too. The exact numbers vary, but generally, it's a small percentage, like less than 1% to 1.5% of all cases. Never rely on general stats or unverified info; if you have concerns, see a doctor.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Male breast cancer is rare but does occur, accounting for about 0.5% to 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses. Awareness is growing, but unfortunately, it's often diagnosed at a later stage due to lack of awareness. Any unusual lump or change should prompt a visit to a doctor.

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Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It's not very common, but men also get breast cancer. Maybe 1 out of every 100 breast cancer cases is a man. The practical thing is, if you feel any lump or change, don't ignore it, just go to the doctor and get it checked quickly.

Anjali Patel Anjali Patel Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, men can get breast cancer, it's just less frequent, maybe about 1% of all cases. This means if you feel anything, don't hesitate to get checked. Early diagnosis can save a lot of money and pain later, avoiding costly treatments.

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