Most Effective Treatment of Breast Cancer in Men
Breast cancer that has been diagnosed at an early stage can usually be cured successfully, but effective treatment will be difficult to implement if the cancer cells have spread beyond the breast tissue. Unfortunately, many cases of patients are diagnosed after the cancer has spread. Treatment of Male Breast Cancer In general, surgery will be performed to remove the cancer in the affected part of the chest. Usually the surgery will be followed by long term hormone blocking therapy using drugs, usually tamoxifen. Tamoxifen can help block the effects of hormones on breast tissue that have been shown to develop cancer cells. This drug should be able to prevent the return of cancer. In some cases, radiotherapy or chemotherapy will be used for the same purpose. When to seek medical help? You should visit your doctor immediately if you notice a lump in the breast or if you have a nipple-related problem, such as a scab, or discharge. MORE : Male Breast Cancer Symptoms This p...