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http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2012.13.1.015

Male Breast Carcinoma: Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Current Therapeutic Approaches  

Zygogianni, Anna G. (Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 1st Radiology Department, Aretaieion Hospital)
Kyrgias, George (Thessalia University, Medical School, Radiotherapy Dpt)
Gennatas, Costantinos (Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Medical Oncology Unit, Aretaieion Hospital)
Ilknur, Aytas (Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic)
Armonis, Vassilios (IKA Medical Oncology Unit)
Tolia, Maria (2nd Radiology Department, Attikon Hospital)
Papaloukas, Christos (AXEPA University Hospital, Radiotherapy, Aristoteleion University)
Pistevou, Gompaki (AXEPA University Hospital, Radiotherapy, Aristoteleion University)
Kouvaris, John (Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, 1st Radiology Department, Aretaieion Hospital)
Kouloulias, Vassilios (2nd Radiology Department, Attikon Hospital)
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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention / v.13, no.1, 2012 , pp. 15-19 More about this Journal
Abstract
Male breast cancer is a very rare disease with an incidence of about 0.5-1% comparing with the one of female breast cancer but relatively little is known about its cause. Treatment strategies for breast cancer in males are derived from studies performed among females. The probable reasons behind the frequent, late diagnoses presented at stages III or IV might be the lack of awareness. The rarity of the disease precludes large prospective randomized clinical trials. This study reviews male breast cancer and its risk factors, recommendations for diagnosis and the management of patients with male breast cancer.
Keywords
Male breast cancer; epidemiology; treatment; review;
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