Male Breast Cancer: A 13-Year Experience
Author Information
Author(s): Akbulut Sami, Arer Ilker, Kocbiyik Alper, Yağmurdur Mahmut Can, Karakayalı Hamdi, Haberal Mehmet
Primary Institution: University Hospital of Baskent, Ankara, Turkey
Hypothesis
What are the epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic profiles of male breast cancer?
Conclusion
Male breast cancer patients have a higher incidence of prostate cancer than expected in the general population.
Supporting Evidence
- The median age at presentation was 66.7 years.
- Invasive ductal carcinoma was the most frequent type, found in 70% of cases.
- 14 patients (70%) had left-sided breast cancer.
Takeaway
This study looked at 20 men with breast cancer and found that many also had prostate cancer, which is unusual.
Methodology
Retrospective analysis of 20 male breast cancer cases treated between 1995 and 2008.
Limitations
The study is limited by its small sample size and retrospective design.
Participant Demographics
All participants were male, with a median age of 66.7 years.
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