The risk of breast cancer is increasing in men too, know the symptoms and causes and be careful in time. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Breast cancer is generally considered a disease related to women, but this is a big myth. The reality is that men also have breast tissue in which cancer cells can develop. Although, its cases in men are only 1% as compared to women, but due to lack of information and hesitation, men ignore its initial symptoms, due to which treatment gets delayed. According to health experts, this disease in men is often detected in Stage 2 or Stage 3, which is a matter of concern.

Do not ignore these symptoms even by mistake

The signs of breast cancer in men are quite obvious, you just need to pay attention to them:

Lump in breast: The most prominent symptom is a hard and painless lump near the nipple or in the chest tissue.

Changes in nipple: Sudden turning of the nipple inwards (Inverted Nipple) or change in its shape.

Abnormal leakage: Discharge of blood or any transparent fluid from the nipple.

Skin changes: Dimpling, redness, crust formation on the skin of the breast or a feeling like an ulcer (wound) that is not healing.

Swelling in the armpit: A feeling of lumps or swelling in the lymph nodes near the armpit or neck, which may be a sign of the spread of cancer.

Main causes of breast cancer in men

There can be many physical and genetic reasons behind this disease in men:

growing old: The risk is highest in men aged 60 to 70 years.

hormonal imbalance: Increase in estrogen level in the body and decrease in testosterone are the main reasons for this.

Genetic Factors: If someone in the family has had breast cancer or inherited gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Diseases of liver and testicles: Hormonal balance can also get disturbed due to serious liver diseases or infection/injury in the testicles.

Obesity and Lifestyle: Being overweight increases the level of estrogen in the body. Apart from this, excessive consumption of alcohol and exposure to radiation also increases the risk.

Investigation and prevention measures

If you feel any unusual changes around the chest, contact a doctor immediately. to confirm this Mammography, ultrasound or biopsy Is performed. If detected in the early stages, its successful treatment is possible through surgery, chemotherapy and hormone therapy. For prevention, do regular exercise, control weight and eat a balanced diet. Remember, awareness is the biggest weapon to avoid this disease.