The epidemiology of male breast cancer
RM Ferzoco, KJ Ruddy - Current oncology reports, 2016 - Springer
RM Ferzoco, KJ Ruddy
Current oncology reports, 2016•SpringerMale breast cancer is a rare disease, accounting for only 1% of breast cancer diagnoses in
the USA. The current literature suggests that genetic factors including BRCA2 mutations,
family history, age, androgen/estrogen imbalance, and environmental exposures may
predispose to male breast cancer. In this manuscript, we will review known and possible risk
factors for male breast cancer, as well as describe the clinical patterns of the disease.
the USA. The current literature suggests that genetic factors including BRCA2 mutations,
family history, age, androgen/estrogen imbalance, and environmental exposures may
predispose to male breast cancer. In this manuscript, we will review known and possible risk
factors for male breast cancer, as well as describe the clinical patterns of the disease.
Abstract
Male breast cancer is a rare disease, accounting for only 1 % of breast cancer diagnoses in the USA. The current literature suggests that genetic factors including BRCA2 mutations, family history, age, androgen/estrogen imbalance, and environmental exposures may predispose to male breast cancer. In this manuscript, we will review known and possible risk factors for male breast cancer, as well as describe the clinical patterns of the disease.
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