Breast carcinoma in men

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Authors

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

Deborah S. Cohen · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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

George H. Perkins · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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

Abstract

Although it remains a rare disease, the incidence of male breast carcinoma is increasing. Breast carcinoma in men has some epidemiologic and biologic differences from breast carcinoma in women.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 101, Issue 1, pp. 51-57

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.20312

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