Presentation
Overall 5-year survival was 50%, but, due to the late age at presentation, more than half the deaths were non-breast cancer related. One quarter of the patients presented with locally advanced or metastatic disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Pain
He initially presented with a 2-week history of difficulty walking because of bilateral hip and lower back pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In advanced cancers that have spread to other parts, other features include bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaundice (if liver is involved) etc. [news-medical.net]
[…] in your chest that lasts more than a few minutes Suspect you have food lodged in your esophagus Have a history of heart disease and experience chest pain Experience pain in your mouth or throat when you eat Have shortness of breath or chest pain that [mayoclinic.org]
Use pain medicine Pain relief is important because a sore mouth can make it difficult to eat. Do not take any over-the-counter medicines, such as pain relievers, without checking with the doctor or healthcare team first. [cancer.ca]
- Swelling
In patients with gynaecomastia the warning signs of breast cancer are swelling in one breast, hard or irregular breast tissue, rapid growth and recent onset, fixed mass and nipple or skin changes, pain, size over 5 cm in diameter and swelling of the lymph [news-medical.net]
This report presents the case of a 61-year-old Caucasian man who presented with a 5-year history of a centrally located painless swelling of his right breast with occasional nipple discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] female relatives Inheriting gene mutations, such as the BRCA2 gene Having a genetic disorder called Klinefelter syndrome or a liver disease (cirrhosis) ' Male Breast Cancer Symptoms The most common symptom of male breast cancer is a painless lump or swelling [mcancer.org]
Nipple discharge, an inverted nipple or swelling of the breast should be followed up by the same diagnostic tests that women with these symptoms receive. A mammogram, sonogram and biopsy if necessary should be obtained as soon as possible. [malecare.org]
- Weight Loss
There are ways to boost energy (calories) and protein in everyday foods or drinks to help with weight loss due to cancer or its treatment. [cancerresearchuk.org]
General symptoms include weakness, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, anemia etc. In advanced cancers that have spread to other parts, other features include bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaundice (if liver is involved) etc. [news-medical.net]
We have tips that might help you deal with weight loss or a poor appetite. Sometimes your doctor or dietitian may recommend nutritional supplements. [pancreaticcancer.org.uk]
Other symptoms include abdominal pain, heartburn, weight loss, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, melena.[1][2] The only finding may be an associated infection of the oropharynx with candida. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
AND belly Probiotic supplements help with weight loss AND belly fat. [insightmarketing.eu]
- Weakness
Like Candida, this viral infection can develop in the esophagus when the body's immune system is weak. It is treatable with antiviral drugs. [webmd.com]
Cause Candida esophagitis is usually caused when the body is weak from infection with the immune system-compromising virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. Having this infection does not mean AIDS will develop. [giforkids.com]
General symptoms include weakness, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, anemia etc. In advanced cancers that have spread to other parts, other features include bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaundice (if liver is involved) etc. [news-medical.net]
[…] content of your foods by adding butter or eating puddings and ice cream can help you with the problem called dumping syndrome, which is a sudden drop in blood pressure, with or without palpitations, and a drop in blood sugar with a resulting feeling of weakness [livestrong.com]
Furthermore, the destruction of local defense mechanism and systemic factors including low immune function, unreasonable application of antibiotics and hormones, physiological weakness, endocrine disorder, nutritional factors, chemotherapy, radiotherapy [hindawi.com]
- Fatigue
General symptoms include weakness, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, anemia etc. In advanced cancers that have spread to other parts, other features include bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaundice (if liver is involved) etc. [news-medical.net]
Some common side effects may include hair loss, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting. Most of the side effects go away after treatment is done. In some cases, medicines can help prevent or control certain side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. [webmd.com]
Chemotherapy may be associated with unpleasant side effects including fatigue, hair loss, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to kill tumor cells. [medicinenet.com]
Common side effects include fatigue, hot flashes, and impotence. More severe effects are cataracts and thromboembolic events such as deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. [uspharmacist.com]
[…] has finished, although some men experience prolonged fatigue for several months. [your.md]
Respiratoric
- Cough
and you sometimes might cough up some bloody mucus. [webmd.com]
People with a lung carcinoid tumor are less likely to have carcinoid syndrome, but may experience coughing, wheezing, or pneumonia.[2] The tumor may also cause various symptoms if it has spread to other parts of the body. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
which may make you cough up blood, and cause wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain and tiredness a tumour in the stomach may cause pain, weight loss, tiredness and weakness Some tumours may not cause any symptoms and are discovered by chance. [nhs.uk]
Certain drugs, including guaifenesin (found in many cough syrups), methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant), and phenothiazines (antipsychotics), also interfere with test results. [merckmanuals.com]
Symptoms of tumors not causing carcinoid syndrome may include: Abdominal pain or pressure Change in bowel habits Blood in a bowel movement Chest pain Cough Wheezing Blood-tinged sputum Weight loss Symptoms caused by carcinoid syndrome may be triggered [hopkinsmedicine.org]
- Dyspnea
[…] lesions, fibrosis of the endocardium; may lead to heart failure with tachycardia and hypertension Wheezing or asthmalike syndrome (25%): Due to bronchial constriction; some tremors are relatively indolent and result in chronic symptoms such as cough and dyspnea [emedicine.medscape.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
For example, nausea and vomiting can be minimized by eating bland foods and smaller meals. [uspharmacist.com]
If nausea is an issue, ask for anti nausea medications and keep food simple and plain Jane until you know what works and what does not. There is some trial and error for each of us. Motivation is unique to the individual. [cancerconnection.ca]
Symptoms Symptoms include: Difficulty in swallowing Painful swallowing Oral thrush (Candida of the mouth) Nausea Loss of appetite. [giforkids.com]
Some common side effects may include hair loss, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting. Most of the side effects go away after treatment is done. In some cases, medicines can help prevent or control certain side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. [webmd.com]
In advanced cancers that have spread to other parts, other features include bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaundice (if liver is involved) etc. [news-medical.net]
- Diarrhea
Carcinoid syndrome causes redness or a feeling of warmth in your face and neck (skin flushing), chronic diarrhea, and difficulty breathing, among other signs and symptoms. Carcinoid heart disease. [mayoclinic.org]
Diarrhea may be controlled with loperamide, codeine, tincture of opium, diphenoxylate, or cyproheptadine. Pellagra may be prevented by ensuring adequate protein in the diet and by taking niacin. [merckmanuals.com]
The syndrome causes flushing of the face and upper chest, diarrhea, and trouble breathing. Surgery is the main treatment for carcinoid tumors. If they haven't spread to other parts of the body, surgery can cure the cancer. [medlineplus.gov]
The tumor may produce hormone -like substances that spread to the body and cause symptoms of carcinoid syndrome, such as flushing of the face and chest, diarrhea, and trouble breathing. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
In addition to the use of octreotide or lanreotide to control diarrhea, conventional anti-diarrheal medications such as Lomotil and Imodium may be helpful. Cyproheptadine (Periactin) may also help the diarrhea as well as flushing. [carcinoid.org]
Liver, Gall & Pancreas
- Jaundice
In advanced cancers that have spread to other parts, other features include bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaundice (if liver is involved) etc. [news-medical.net]
Late symptoms of breast cancer in men include: weight loss bone pain cough or shortness of breath jaundice Diagnosis Diagnosing breast cancer usually begins with a visit to your family doctor. [cancer.ca]
Symptoms of metastatic breast cancer include: bone pain swelling of the lymph nodes (glands), usually in or around the armpit shortness of breath feeling unusually tired all the time feeling sick (nausea) itchy skin with jaundice (yellowing of the skin [your.md]
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes). Heartburn. [cancer.gov]
Skin
- Erythema
Two-thirds (67.5%) of patients had white plaques or patches (54/80) and 25% had esophagitis, esophageal erythema and/or mucosal friability (20/80). Occurring in only one patient each were esophageal ulcer (1.3%) and irregular z-line (1.3%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
With endoscopy, local erythema, edema, white patches, and ulcerations can all be seen. Typically, the distal third of the esophagus is most often affected. Biopsy results reveal mucosal invasion of yeast and pseudohyphae. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]
[…] taken into account.1,3-6 Most of the patients present with painless firm breast lumps.1,7,8 Some of the studies have reported nipple discharge as a presenting symptom.9,10 The other signs and symptoms include nipple retraction, skin ulceration, skin erythema [jpma.org.pk]
[…] intestinal carcinoid; often associated with malignant carcinoid syndrome Cutaneous flushing: Early and frequent (94%) symptom; typically affects head and neck; often associated with an unpleasant warm feeling, itching, rash, sweating, palpitation, upper-body erythema [emedicine.medscape.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Bone Pain
In advanced cancers that have spread to other parts, other features include bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea, jaundice (if liver is involved) etc. [news-medical.net]
If the cancer spreads, additional symptoms may include breast pain, bone pain, and swelling of the lymph nodes (glands) near the breast, usually in or around, the armpit. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Bone scan. In approximately 10% of patients with carcinoid tumors the tumor metastasizes to the bones and can cause bone pain. Bone scans using radioactive phosphate are accurate for detecting these bony metastases. [medicinenet.com]
Late symptoms of breast cancer in men include: weight loss bone pain cough or shortness of breath jaundice Diagnosis Diagnosing breast cancer usually begins with a visit to your family doctor. [cancer.ca]
Symptoms of metastatic breast cancer include: bone pain swelling of the lymph nodes (glands), usually in or around the armpit shortness of breath feeling unusually tired all the time feeling sick (nausea) itchy skin with jaundice (yellowing of the skin [your.md]
Breast
- Nipple Discharge
This report presents the case of a 61-year-old Caucasian man who presented with a 5-year history of a centrally located painless swelling of his right breast with occasional nipple discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
discharge ), which may be streaked with blood a sore or rash around the nipple that doesn't go away the nipple or surrounding skin becoming hard, red or swollen small bumps in the armpit ( swollen glands ) Read more about the symptoms of breast cancer [nhs.uk]
Some studies have reported nipple discharge as a presenting symptom of male breast cancers and suggest that it should always be investigated by biopsy.9,10 In our study only one patient complained of nipple discharge while five presented with other skin [jpma.org.pk]
Other symptoms can include nipple discharge, an inversion or dimpling of the nipple or other patches of skin, and swollen lymph nodes under the arm. [consumer.healthday.com]
discharge Further information is available in an MHRA assessment report. [gov.uk]
- Breast Mass
An 82-year-old man presented with a right breast mass. Histologic examination of an excisional biopsy showed lobular in situ and infiltrating carcinoma. The patient was phenotypically male and had fathered children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Bleeding from the Nipple
However, unlike women, men tend to go to the doctor with more severe symptoms that often include bleeding from the nipple and abnormalities of the skin in the area just above the cancer. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
But unlike women, men tend to delay going to the doctor until they have more severe symptoms, like bleeding from the nipple. At that point, the cancer may have already spread. [webmd.com]
Other signs and symptoms include: discharge or bleeding from the nipple crusting of the nipple a nipple that suddenly points inward, or becomes inverted pain or swelling of the breast a lump in the armpit (called the axilla) an open sore, or ulcer, on [cancer.ca]
In addition to feeling a lump Mohammad noticed that he was bleeding from his nipple. [healthtalk.org]
- Large Breast
Mutation analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in a male breast cancer population. Am J Hum Genet. 1997;60(2):313-319. Easton DF, Steele L, Fields P, et al. Cancer risks in two large breast cancer families linked to BRCA2 on chromosome 13q12-13. [gotoper.com]
The two RO's I've gone to have not wildly recommended radiation- because of bilat, large breasts, age 68, left tumor close to the heart, history of lung issues from strep pneumonia. [community.breastcancer.org]
Few studies have examined the cumulative risk of breast cancer in male carriers of the BRCA2 gene. Easton et al. ( 35 ) studied two large linked families to estimate the age-specific risks of breast cancer in BRCA2 mutation carriers. [cebp.aacrjournals.org]
Workup
Workup from a radiological point of view is the same as for women including the use of needle biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. The average age of diagnosis of male breast cancer is 60-70 years, which is later than female breast cancer. [radiopaedia.org]
Therefore a diagnostic workup was still required to distinguish and confirm the actual presenting problem of the physical findings. 1. Ductal carcinoma in situ - These tumors are a category of breast cancer in men. [ispub.com]
[…] imaging with somatostatin analogs attached to the radioactive tracer Technetium-99m bone scanning Procedures Endoscopic procedures, such as the following, may be used for biopsy and diagnosis: Bronchoscopy Esophagogastroscopy Gastroscopy Colonoscopy See Workup [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
Treatment is similar to that of women with breast cancer. Men with axillary nodal metastasis should receive adjuvant systemic combination chemotherapy or tamoxifen, or both, after primary surgical treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
But increasingly, treatment trials are recruiting men with breast cancer as well as women. Trials are trying to improve standard treatments for breast cancer, as well as looking at new treatments. [cancerresearchuk.org]
They also vary by outlook and treatment regimens. [cancercenter.com]
Prognosis
BACKGROUND: Considerable debate exists concerning the prognosis of breast cancer in male patients compared with that in female patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Etiology
However, there has been inconsistent data about link between liver cirrhosis and male breast cancer, which can be due to heterogenity in the etiology of cirrhosis. [kci.go.kr]
Although the underlying etiology of male breast cancer may be partially due to hormonal or environmental changes, this disease is rare compared to female breast cancer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
ICD-10-CM Codes › C00-D49 Neoplasms › C50-C50 Malignant neoplasms of breast › Use Additional Use Additional Help Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10data.com]
To our knowledge, no studies have investigated etiological factors contributing to the high rates of LC in Guatemala. [journals.plos.org]
Epidemiology
Male BRCA1 carriers: cumulative risk of breast cancer by age 70 of 1.2% BRCA2: cumulative risk by age 70 of 6.8% Retrospective series [ edit ] MSKCC,1999 - PMID 10463981 see above under Epidemiology Princess Margaret, 1999 (1955-96) PMID 10091736 -- " [en.wikibooks.org]
The epidemiology, prognostic factors, survival by stage, pattern of metastasis, and response to treatment in men are similar to those in women with breast carcinoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This review is intended to summarize the existing body of evidence on genetic and epidemiologic risk factors for breast cancer in men. Overall, the epidemiology of MBC presents similarities with the epidemiology of female breast cancer. [cebp.aacrjournals.org]
Pathophysiology
and primary care providers have been challenged to determine the exact risk factor associated with MBC.1-3,6-11 Several hypotheses try to describe the pathophysiology and etiology of MBC. [ispub.com]
Some studies show that smoking tobacco also correlates with developing esophageal candidiasis.[2][3][4] Pathophysiology Candida albicans can be part of the normal oral flora. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology The mucous membrane of the esophagus is naturally lined by the protective innate immune mechanical barrier called the nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium. [hindawi.com]
Cholesterolosis is a non-inflammatory alteration of the gallbladder, having as pathophysiology the accumulation of lipids in the wall and the formation of cholesterol polyps, so far without known association with malignant transformation17. [scielo.br]
Pathophysiology Carcinoid tumors are of neuroendocrine origin and derived from primitive stem cells, which can give rise to multiple cell lineages. [36] In the intestinal tract, these tumors develop deep in the mucosa, growing slowly and extending into [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Prevention and risk factors for male breast cancer Early detection can help prevent the spread of cancer. [medicalnewstoday.com]
The low incidence of this disease prevents therapeutic questions from being addressed in prospective randomized trials. As such, treatment algorithms have generally been extrapolated from those used in female breast cancer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Can male breast cancer be prevented or avoided? Men cannot prevent or avoid breast cancer. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) does not recommend breast cancer screening for men. [familydoctor.org]
Peridex is a special bacteria-fighting mouthwash that may be used to prevent infection. Lidocaine rinses ease mouth or throat pain. [cancer.ca]