Breast Cancer in Men

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Authors

Sharon H. Giordano · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Aman U. Buzdar · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gabriel N. Hortobágyi · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract

Breast cancer is similar in men and women; however, breast cancer in men is more frequently hormone receptor positive and may be more sensitive to hormonal therapy.

Topics & Keywords

Male Breast Health Studies BRCA gene mutations in cancer Cancer and Skin Lesions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 137, Issue 8, pp. 678-687

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-137-8-200210150-00013

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