How to Diagnose Male Breast Cancer?
1. Clinical breast exam A breast lump or abnormality will usually first be investigated with a physician-performed clinical breast exam 2. Complete physical exam A complete physical exam (to check for enlarged lymph nodes, liver problems, etc.). 3. Family history The physician will also assess the patient’s personal and family history, since male breast cancer tends to occur more frequently when one or more female relatives also has (or has had) breast cancer. Because men have significantly less breast tissue t han most women, a breast lump or other abnormality is usually much easier to detect with physical examination on a man than on a woman. However, male breast cancer tends to affect the skin and muscles underneath the breast more quickly than female breast cancer. While male breast cancer tends to be smaller when found, it is more likely to have spread past the breast than female breast cancer. 4. Mammogram If a physician is concerned about his or her findings during a clinical br
