Breast cancer draws a lot of publicity and attention, and when many think of breast cancer, they are likely thinking of women. This makes sense because “breast” is typically a female word, and every year there are tons of breast cancer awareness campaigns that revolve around women and are drowning in the color pink. This focus on females is probably due to the fact that less than 1 percent of all breast cancers develop in men, but that does not mean that it should not be discussed, because every life counts. Since most people think that breast cancer only affects women, more awareness about male breast cancer is crucial.
About breast cancer in men
The American Cancer Society (ACS) states that in 2017, approximately 2,470 new cases of invasive breast cancer in men will be diagnosed and 460 men will die from breast cancer. Awareness and screening could change these statistics.
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