Male Breast Cancer (मेल ब्रेस्ट कैंसर) पुरुषों में होने वाला breast tissue का malignant tumor है।
- यह पुरुषों में rare है, लेकिन होने पर aggressive हो सकता है।
- Most common type: Invasive ductal carcinoma
- Usually diagnosed in age 60–70 years
- Awareness कम होने के कारण diagnosis अक्सर late stage में होता है।
Male Breast Cancer क्या है (What is Male Breast Cancer)
- Cancerous growth in male breast tissue, usually behind the nipple
- Arises from ductal cells, rarely lobular cells
- Can metastasize to lymph nodes, lungs, liver, or bones if untreated
Male Breast Cancer कारण (Causes of Male Breast Cancer)
1. Genetic Factors
- BRCA1 / BRCA2 mutations significantly increase risk
- Family history of breast cancer
2. Hormonal Imbalance
- High estrogen or low testosterone levels
- Conditions like Klinefelter syndrome
3. Age and Lifestyle
- Age > 60 years
- Obesity (more estrogen)
- Alcohol consumption
4. Radiation Exposure
- Previous radiation therapy to chest area
5. Other Risk Factors
- Liver disease (affecting hormone metabolism)
- Testicular disease (orchitis, undescended testes)
Male Breast Cancer लक्षण (Symptoms of Male Breast Cancer)
- Painless lump behind or near nipple
- Nipple retraction or inversion
- Nipple discharge, sometimes blood-stained
- Skin changes: dimpling, redness, scaling
- Swelling in axillary lymph nodes
- Rarely, pain in breast or chest
Early diagnosis critical for better prognosis।
Male Breast Cancer कैसे पहचाने (Diagnosis of Male Breast Cancer)
- Physical Examination – lump size, location, nipple changes
- Mammography / Ultrasound – detect lesion and tissue characteristics
- Core Needle Biopsy – confirm malignancy
- MRI / CT Scan – assess extent and lymph node involvement
- Blood Tests – tumor markers, liver function if metastasis suspected
- Genetic Testing – BRCA mutations in high-risk patients
Accurate diagnosis essential for treatment planning।
Male Breast Cancer इलाज (Treatment of Male Breast Cancer)
1. Surgery
- Modified radical mastectomy most common
- Axillary lymph node dissection if nodes involved
2. Radiotherapy
- Postoperative radiation to reduce local recurrence
3. Chemotherapy
- Doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, paclitaxel depending on stage and histology
4. Hormone Therapy
- Tamoxifen for estrogen receptor (ER) positive tumors
- Aromatase inhibitors in selected cases
5. Targeted Therapy
- HER2 positive tumors: Trastuzumab therapy
6. Follow-up & Monitoring
- Regular clinical exams, imaging, and blood tests
- Monitor for recurrence or metastasis
रोकथाम (Prevention)
- Genetic counseling in high-risk families
- Maintain healthy weight and avoid alcohol abuse
- Regular breast self-exam in men with family history
- Manage liver and hormonal disorders effectively
- Awareness about male breast cancer symptoms
सावधानियाँ (Precautions)
- Do not ignore lumps or nipple changes
- Early medical consultation for any breast abnormality
- Complete prescribed treatment and follow-up schedule
- Report new symptoms promptly (pain, discharge, swelling)
FAQs (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न)
Q1. Male breast cancer common है?
नहीं, पुरुषों में rare है (~1% of all breast cancers)।
Q2. क्या genetic testing जरूरी है?
High-risk patients (family history, BRCA mutations) में recommended है।
Q3. Early stage में prognosis कैसा है?
Early diagnosis और treatment से 5-year survival > 80% होती है।
Q4. क्या male breast cancer painful होता है?
Mostly painless lump से शुरू होता है, pain usually late stage में।
निष्कर्ष (Conclusion)
Male Breast Cancer (मेल ब्रेस्ट कैंसर) rare लेकिन serious condition है।
Early detection, accurate diagnosis, surgery, hormone therapy और regular follow-up से survival और quality of life improve किया जा सकता है।
अगर किसी को lump, nipple changes या discharge दिखाई दे, तो तुरंत oncologist या physician से consultation जरूरी है।