Less than 1 out of 100 cases of breast cancer occurs in a man.1 It develops in the small amount of breast tissue found behind a man's nipple. Although the exact cause of breast cancer in men is not known, most experts agree that some men have a greater risk for breast cancer than others. Male breast cancer mostly affects older men.
At the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, our goal is to provide our patients with strategies to optimize their overall health and wellness - now and in the future. The Breast Cancer Survivorship Initiative is designed for women who have had breast cancer.
Mammograms are x-ray pictures of the breast that are effective for finding breast cancer. Mammograms can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
Early detection, through the use of screening methods, helps find cancers early when they are most treatable.
Discuss with your doctor concerns you may have around breast cancer screening – and share if you have a family history of cancer – so you can decide when it is best for you to begin. If your doctor already has recommended you to schedule a screening, call 734-936-4500.
Genetic testing can provide useful information to people who have already been diagnosed with cancer as well as to those who are currently healthy.
Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked to the development of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and other types of cancer. These two genes, which we all carry, play a role in making sure cells grow at the proper rate.
For some patients, the extent and pathology of a breast tumor is unknown until a surgeon has retrieved a tissue sample. At the U-M Rogel Cancer Center, an on-site pathologist performs a microscopic exam of the tissue sample while the patient is still under anesthesia. After consulting with the pathologist, the surgeon can then decide if it's necessary to remove more tissue - potentially allowing a patient to avoid a second procedure.
At the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, our Breast Cancer Program has a number of studies underway that are only available to our patients. We have extensive experience in selecting the right trial for each person.
Below is a list of some of the open trials. If you see one you may be eligible for or have questions, please call 800-865-1125 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm EST).
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