Like all cells of the body, a man's breast duct cells can
undergo cancerous changes. But breast cancer is less common in
men because their breast duct cells are less developed than
those of women and because their breast cells are not constantly
exposed to the growth-promoting effects of female hormones. What
are the key statistics about breast cancer in men? - About 1,970
new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men
- About 390 men will die from breast cancer - Breast cancer is
about 100 times less common among men than among women. - For
men, the lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is about 1 in
1,000. What are the key statistics about breast cancer in women?
- Increase in incidence; 205,000 new patients annually - Annual
mortality (death) 40,000 - Women with BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 genes
have a lifetime risk as high as 85% - Family history - Radiation
exposure - Not having children or having them later in life
(more exposure to estrogen and progesterone hormones) - Lack of
exercise Signs and