Key Points
Breast cancer, though rare in men, poses real risks linked to genetic and environmental factors..
Breast cancer is often perceived as a disease that affects only women, but men can also be at risk, though it is rare...
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase the risk of breast cancer in men, similar to their impact on women...
Dr Patil pointed out that "family history plays a critical role in determining risk, especially for men with close female relatives who have had breast cancer.". . ) ..
According to Dr Nanda Rajaneesh, Breast & Gynecological Cancer Oncologist, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Koramangala, male breast cancer is typically diagnosed in men age 60 and above..
