Saturday, June 12, 2010

how can a men experience having breast cancer? how can we boys avoid breast cancer

how can a men experience having breast cancer? how can we boys avoid breast cancer?
there is a proof now that not only girls can have breast cancer but also boys too. im just curious.
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Proof? It was never a great mystery, just much more rare than women having breast cancer. Men experience having breast cancer because men have breasts. How to avoid it? That's anyone's guess. Just stay as healthy as you can.
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I don't beleive men can get breast cancer.
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The fact that men can get breast cancer is not news. Men have breast tissue, and so can get breast cancer. It's rare though; fewer than 1% of everyone diagnosed with breast cancer are male. And most men diagnosed with breast cancer are over 60, though I have met a very few in their late 40s and 50s through breast cancer support networks. You use the words 'girls' and 'boys'; girls and boys don't get breast cancer. It's almost unheard of in women under 25, fewer than 0.1% of all women diagnosed with it are under 30, only 5% are under 40 and most (80%) are over 50. The causes of breast cancer are not known, so nobody can tell you how to avoid it, unfortunately. Just take comfort from from the fact that your risk of breast cancer as a male is minuscule
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that is the problem of the question you pose girls and boys do not get cancer. This disease usually is for those that are mid life. And men get breast cancer but only a low percentage compared to women.
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Although this is not common in men, the signs that this disease may be present in a male or a female are the same. However, it must be pointed out that these signs can also be an indication of something else. Here are the tips to lower your chances of getting breast cancer : 1. Daily physical activity is not only essential for overall health, it also can reduce the risk of breast cancer. You also can run, bike, swim, hike and play sports to mix up your fitness routine and stay motivated. 2. Maintain a healthy body weight throughout your life. Weight gain in midlife has been shown to significantly increase breast cancer risk. 3. Women who breastfeed their babies may have a slightly lower risk of developing breast cancer, especially if they continue breastfeeding for up to two years. 4. Alcohol use is the most well established dietary risk factor for breast cancer. 5. Women who gain weight as an adult are at a higher risk for breast cancer than women who have been overweight since childhood. 6. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Eat seven or more servings daily

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