Breast Cancer		Breast Cancer More Common in Women Than in Men   Why is breast cancer not as common in men as it is in women? Breast cancer is more common in women than in men for several reasons. Women have more breast cells than do men. Also, a woman's breast cells are constantly exposed to fluctuations in hormones, including estrogen, which is known to increase risk. Questions Related to Breast Cancer More Common in Women Than in Men Can men get breast cancer? How can men get breast cancer when they don't have breasts? What puts a man at risk for breast cancer? 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? 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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