Breast cancer in men: the importance of teaching and raising awareness.

@article{AlHaddad2010BreastCI,
  title={Breast cancer in men: the importance of teaching and raising awareness.},
  author={Muna Al-Haddad},
  journal={Clinical journal of oncology nursing},
  year={2010},
  volume={14 1},
  pages={
          31-2
        }
}
  • Muna Al-Haddad
  • Published 29 January 2010
  • Medicine
  • Clinical journal of oncology nursing
Breast cancer is prevalent among women, and although rare, it can develop in men. Society seems unaware that men can develop breast cancer, which contributes in part to late diagnoses in men. Nurses must raise awareness regarding the possible occurrence of breast cancer in men, the associated risk factors, and methods of prevention. A simple screening method, such as a breast self-examination, can be used to assist with detection of breast cancer in men. This examination can be independently… 
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