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Modeling Breast Cancer in Human Breast Tissue using a Microphysiological System
Published on: April 23, 2021
Male breast cancer
Stefano Zurrida1, Franco Nolè, Bernardo Bonanni
1Division of Senology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141 Milan, Italy. stefano.zurrida@ieo.it
Future Oncology (London, England)
|June 10, 2010
Summary
Male breast cancer lags behind female breast cancer in diagnosis and treatment advances. Increased awareness and pooled patient data for clinical trials are crucial for improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Men's Health
Background:
- Female breast cancer diagnosis and treatment have advanced significantly.
- Male breast cancer research and treatment lag due to rarity and lack of clinical trials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on male breast cancer.
- To highlight the scarcity of evidence-based data and identify areas for improvement.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of male breast cancer.
- Emphasis on areas with limited evidence.
Main Results:
- Male breast cancer is often diagnosed late, reducing cure chances.
- Treatment is largely extrapolated from female breast cancer data or small case series.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to increase awareness of male breast cancer.
- Pooling male breast cancer patients for randomized clinical trials is essential for progress.
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