Site unveils expanded peer-reviewed medical content about male
breast cancer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2006 This Father's
Day, Breastcancer.org is celebrating men's health by
highlighting the often-overlooked issue of male breast cancer.
In an effort to heighten awareness, Breastcancer.org now
features new peer-reviewed medical content regarding male breast
cancer, including its risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis.
Also available are results of studies which compare how breast
cancer symptoms present in men versus women. Visit the Male
Breast Cancer section. Although breast cancer is less common in
men, a 2004 study published in the journal Cancer found
incidences of male breast cancer had risen 25% over the previous
25 years. Often men don't expect to be diagnosed with what is
perceived as a typically 'female' disease, and they are not
routinely screened and checked during annual physicals. As a
result, male breast cancer is often diagnosed in the late
stages, resulting in a poorer prognosis. Research