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Male Breast Cancer is Deadlier than Testicular and Prostate Cancers Combined

by Gloria Gamat on October 11th, 2006

Though less common than in women, male breast cancer is currently deadlier than testicular and prostate cancers combined.

Now we should remember that breast cancer is not just a woman’s disease.

As an educational campaign, the leading online men’s health authority, Men’s Health Network, is daring men to be aware of their risk for breast cancer.

In recognition of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Men’s Health Network has recently launched Dare to Be Aware: Men and Breast Cancer in the hope to help break through the often fatal barriers that can prevent men from getting early diagnosis and treatment.

Most men don’t consider breast cancer a possibility, so they may easily mistake suspicious symptoms such as visible lumps for other problems, or ignore them entirely until it’s too late,” said Jean Bonhomme, M.D., M.P.H, Board of Directors, Men’s Health Network.

“We’re urging men to acknowledge their risk for the disease and take action when they see the signs - it could save their lives.”

Read the full report at PR Newswire or visit the Men’s Health Network.

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