Breast Cancer in Males
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Breast Cancer in Males Risk Factors
Risk factors for
breast cancer
in males include:
Estrogen
hormone therapy may represent a very low risk
Klinefelter syndrome
Prolactin-producing
brain tumors
Radiation therapy
Steel mill workers
Testicular atrophy or castration: low
testosterone
levels
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Breast Cancer in Males Symptoms
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Breast lump
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Last Updated: Apr 4, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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