Men & Breast Cancer

The American Cancer Society estimates about 2,800 new cancer of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in 2025 and about 510 men will die from breast cancer. Breast cancer in men is typically a form of breast cancer called Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC).

A man has a 1 in 726 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer in his lifetime. (Source: American Cancer Society)

Chest size in men has nothing to do with breast cancer risk. All men have breast tissue that can become cancerous. While genetics do play a part in breast cancer risk for men —such as carrying the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations — men with no family history are still at risk, just like women or queer folks who receive breast cancer diagnoses.

Men generally face a higher mortality rate than women due to lack of awareness of the signs and symptoms, causing a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Just like women, men benefit from checking their chests once a month. #Knowyournormal so you can be aware of any changes.