10/19/2026
💗 PART 4 — Mammo Monday Message
YES, MEN CAN GET BREAST CANCER TOO
Breast cancer isn't just a woman's disease. This is one of the most important facts we want to share this October:
Men can get breast cancer, too. Breast cancer in men is rare—fewer than 1% of breast cancers in the United States occur in men.
But in 2026, approximately:
👨 2,670 men are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.
👨 530 men are expected to die from breast cancer.
👨 A man's average lifetime risk is approximately 1 in 755. (American Cancer Society)
Who may be at greater risk? Risk increases with:
• Older age — most men diagnosed are in their 60s or 70s
• Family history of breast cancer
• Inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations
• Previous radiation exposure to the chest
• Certain conditions that affect hormone balance
• Klinefelter syndrome
• Excess body weight
• Heavy alcohol use (American Cancer Society)
For men with an inherited BRCA2 mutation, the lifetime risk of breast cancer is estimated at about 7%, substantially higher than the average man's risk. (American Cancer Society)
🚨 Know the warning signs. Men should talk with their healthcare provider if they notice:
• A lump or swelling in the breast
• Changes around the ni**le
• Ni**le discharge
• Changes in the skin of the breast or ni**le
• A change in the size or shape of the breast
Don't ignore something because you're a man. And don't assume a breast change is automatically cancer either. There are many non-cancerous causes of breast changes.
One important distinction:
Routine screening mammography recommendations for men are not the same as routine screening recommendations for women. If a man notices a change or has significant risk factors, he should talk with his healthcare provider about the appropriate evaluation. (American Cancer Society). Breast cancer awareness is for everyone.
Know your body.
Know your family history.
Know your risk.
💗 Early detection saves lives.
