Home » Frequently asked Questions on Health » Can men get breast cancer too?

Can men get breast cancer too?

 Answered by:  Prof Indraneel Mittra    |  Professor Indraneel Mittra
Dr Ernest Borges Chair in Translational Research and Professor Emeritus,
Department of Surgical Oncology
Tata Memorial Centre Tata Memorial Hospital and Advanced Centre for Treatment,
Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC),
Mumbai

Q: Do men of age 22 to 30 years get affected by breast cancer? Does breast cancer affect only females?

A:Males do get breast cancer, but 100 times less often then females. Breast cancer in males between 22 and 30 is possible but the chances are remote.

RELATED FAQ

back to faq 
Web Stories
What Is Motion Sickness. Tips To Prevent It
What Is Motion Sickness. Tips To Prevent It
Summer Foods For Strong Immunity
Summer Foods For Strong Immunity
7 Blood Thinning Foods For Healthy Heart
7 Blood Thinning Foods For Healthy Heart
How To Take Care Of Mental Health?
How To Take Care Of Mental Health?
Benefits Of Aerial Yoga
Benefits Of Aerial Yoga
Tips To Avoid Conjunctivitis
Tips To Avoid Conjunctivitis
8 Yoga Poses For Kids To Help Increase Height
8 Yoga Poses For Kids To Help Increase Height
Must Try Tips To Build Stamina
Must Try Tips To Build Stamina
Lemon: A Multipurpose Starter Pack
Lemon: A Multipurpose Starter Pack
Yoga Asanas To Release Negative Thoughts
Yoga Asanas To Release Negative Thoughts
Ways To Deal With Anxiety
Ways To Deal With Anxiety
Tips To Avoid Monsoon Illness
Tips To Avoid Monsoon Illness
Beginners Guide To Meditation
Beginner's Guide To Meditation
Diseases More Common In Men Than Women
Diseases More Common In Men Than Women
How Yoga Can Lengthen Your Lifespan
How Yoga Can Lengthen Your Lifespan
--------------------------------Advertisement---------------------------------- -
Trending Diseases
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com