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DID YOU KNOW THAT 1% OF BREAST TUMOURS OCCUR IN MEN?

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 200 men die of breast cancer in Brazil every year. While the number of women who undergo the same fate is around 14,000.

Despite the apparently low number of men affected by this disease, the number of cases has been increasing in recent years.

This change has been happening because the patient profile has changed. The disease was common only in older men, but the age has been decreasing.

One of the factors that caused this change in profile is the continuous use of hormones and steroids in gyms. This ends up being an aggravating factor for men who already have a pre-disposition to develop cancer.

The chance of cure may lie in early detection and diagnosis of the disease.

KNOW HOW TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER IN MEN, according to the American Cancer Society:

- A lump or swelling, usually (but not always) painless.

- Wavy or wrinkled skin.

- Nipple retraction.

- Redness or peeling of the skin of the breast or nipple.

- Swelling in the axillary lymph nodes.

Prejudice is often a barrier in the search for a specialist at the moment when one realises that there is something wrong.

As in the case of female breast cancer, prevention is the best ally. That is why it is very important to know your body, perform all the periodic exams and always be aware of possible changes.

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What if you could join Américas Amigas and donate a mammogram a person who wouldn't have access to the exam if it weren't for your help?

Just make a donation of any amount here on our website.

For every R$100.00 raised, Americas Amigas enables a mammogram for a low-income person. This can help them to have an early diagnosis, enabling a greater chance of cure against breast cancer.

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Want to know more about breast cancer in men? Click here and check the article of the National Cancer Institute (INCA).

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Want to know more about the American Cancer Society? Click here and access the organisation's website.

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Help us in the fight against breast cancer.

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