While ‍often ‍associated with women,⁢ men also possess breast ⁤tissue and, though rare, can develop breast cancer.‍ According to Dr. Feyona ⁣Heliani Subrata,​ a ‌General Surgeon Specialist at​ Eka Hospital Depok, male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer ⁢in Men

Dr. Feyona, speaking on October 30, 2024, in ⁤Tangerang, stated that the‍ most common symptom is a hard lump ⁣under the nipple as reported by Antara.

Though, not all lumps indicate cancer. They can be either ‍benign (non-cancerous) ⁤or malignant (cancerous) tumors.

Benign vs. Malignant Breast Tumors

Breast tumors ‍are characterized by abnormal cell⁣ growth​ forming masses within⁤ breast tissue. The ⁢key difference lies in the nature of these​ cells.

Benign Tumors

Benign tumors exhibit⁢ limited​ growth, with cells closely resembling normal cells.They typically have well-defined boundaries and move freely within surrounding tissue. Crucially, benign tumors ​do not spread to other organs and are not life-threatening.

Malignant ‌Tumors (Cancer)

Malignant tumors, or cancer, ⁤grow aggressively and uncontrollably. They often feel hard, have indistinct boundaries, and adhere tightly to surrounding tissue.

The most⁤ risky characteristic of malignant tumors is​ their potential to ⁣metastasize – to spread​ to lymph nodes, lungs, or bones as explained by ‌Dr. Feyona Heliani Subrata.