Prevention of Male Breast Cancer
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer is a disease that concernsboth women but and men. Today, we have fully understood the creation and the mechanism at the molecular level of breast cancer; we can improve the therapeutic interventions against the disease. Aim: The purpose of this retrospective study was to inv estigate the factors which increase the risk of breast cancer in men, and their prevention, as they recorded through the critical exploration of the literature. Methodology: The research method includes electronic databases (Medline, Cinahl, and IATROTEK) for a review of the literature from 1997-2012, a cl assic literature search in scientific literature ar ticles and studies from libraries also conducted. In total of 58 studies only 33 were selected. The criteria for selecting studies were the following: a) articles w ritten in Greek and English, and b) articles which referred to the type of cancer. Results: The key to a successful fight against breast cancer is the early detection and diagnosis of the disease in the context of prevention and effective response, fact which is highlighted in this retrospective study. Conclusions: Although early detection is not a cure, it increas es the chances for longevity of the patient. For this reason men should get the knowled ge which is the most important weapon for life.
Authors: Petros Ouzounakis, Maria Tsiligiri, Vassiliki Krepia, Lambrini Kourkouta
Language: English
Topic: Male Breast Health Studies
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2184635433