Breast Cancer		Risk Factors in Men   What puts a man at risk for breast cancer? No one knows for certain what causes breast cancer in men. However, several factors are thought to increase a man's risk, including: Klinefelter's syndrome, a rare genetic condition Testicular dysfunction and other conditions causing hormone imbalance Previous radiation treatment to the chest Family history (male or female) of breast cancer. Some evidence exists that mutations in BRCA2 or BRCA1 genes may contribute to risk. Age. The average age at diagnosis of men with breast cancer is 65. Questions Related to Risk Factors in Men Can men get breast cancer? How can men get breast cancer when they don't have breasts? What are the signs of male breast cancer? Is treatment for breast cancer in men the same as for women? What types of breast cancer do men suffer from most commonly? Why is breast cancer not as common in men as it is in women? Are men with breast cancer more likely to die of their disease than are women with breast cancer? What is gynecomastia? What is Klinefelter's syndrome? Page 1 of 1    | 1 |

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