“Cancer doesn’t discriminate.” Yet, when it comes to breast cancer, the disease is often associated with females.
Male breast cancer is rare, but it can occur. Less than 1% of all breast cancer cases develop in men, and only 1 in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. A male’s chance of getting the disease increases with age, typically developing between the ages of 60 and 70.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019, 2,670 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States. Since June is Men’s Health Month, we are helping to raise awareness about male breast cancer and the importance of early detection.