Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that men account for 1% of breast cancer diagnoses in the United States. But even though it is rare, Black men face similar health disparities as Black women battling breast cancer.
In fact, breast carcer.org says, “Black men ages 18 to 64 had a 76% higher risk of dying from breast cancer than white men of the same age. Additionally, Black Health Matters reports that “Black men have a 52% higher rate of contracting the disease than white men.”
So, what are the possible signs men should look for? Cancer.org says:
- A lump or swelling, which is often (but not always) painless
- Skin dimpling or puckering
- Nipple retraction (turning inward)
- Redness or scaling of the nipple or breast skin
- Discharge from the nipple
The Grio lists of black men who were diagnosed with breast cancer including founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, Mathew Knowles, former Cleveland Browns player Ernie Green and actor Richard Roundtree (Pictured above).
(Sources: Breastcancer.org, Black Health Matters Cancer.org and thegrio.com)
