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Male breast cancer
W E Bounds1, G V Burton, M A Schwalke
1Dept of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center-Shreveport 71130.
Summary
Male breast cancer is rare but often diagnosed late. Treatment mirrors female breast cancer, involving surgery, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy, with high response rates.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Men's Health
Background:
- Male breast cancer accounts for 1% of all breast cancers.
- Despite high malignancy rates (90%) of breast masses in men, diagnosis is often delayed, leading to advanced disease.
Observation:
- Clinical studies indicate male breast cancer behaves similarly to female breast cancer.
- Most male breast cancers express estrogen or progesterone receptors.
Findings:
- Multimodal treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy) is recommended for Stages I-III male breast cancer.
- Hormonal therapy shows high response rates in receptor-positive male breast cancer.
Implications:
- Management strategies for female breast cancer are applicable to male patients.
- Hormonal therapy is a viable option for advanced or metastatic male breast cancer.