Affected by Breast Cancer
Men with Breast Cancer
Breast cancer in men is rare. Less than 1% of all people with breast cancer are men. Breast cancer in men is, however, on the rise with about one hundred men being diagnosed in Australia this year.
Breast cancer in men occurs more commonly in those aged 50 years and older.
Both men and women have breast tissue. We don’t know exactly why breast cancer develops in men or in women. We do know that there are risk factors that may increase a man’s risk of developing breast cancer.
For more information or support, contact the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA on 9324 3703 or email nurse@breastcancer.org.au. Alternatively you can visit www.breasthealth.com.au/men.