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Is Breast Cancer in Men Curable?

Is Breast Cancer in Men Curable?

Yes. And the survival rates, when the disease is caught early, are genuinely high above 90% at five years for Stage 1 and Stage 2 disease. The problem is that men almost never catch it early, because most men don’t know they can get breast cancer at all.Less...
What Causes Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

What Causes Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

There’s no single cause for triple-negative breast cancer. While we know mutated DNA makes cells divide uncontrollably, why it triggers in a specific person remains unknown. Identified genetic, biological, and reproductive risk factors don’t guarantee diagnosis,...
Can You Survive HER2-Positive Breast Cancer?

Can You Survive HER2-Positive Breast Cancer?

Yes and the survival rates for HER2-positive breast cancer have improved more dramatically over the last 25 years than almost any other solid tumour type. That’s not optimism. It’s what happened when trastuzumab arrived and changed the biology of the...
Can Pancreatic Cysts Turn Into Cancer?

Can Pancreatic Cysts Turn Into Cancer?

Yes, some can. Not many though. Most pancreatic cysts sit there quietly, never cause a problem, never turn into anything. But a small percentage do carry real risk of becoming cancerous over time, and that’s the part that makes finding one worth taking...
What Are the First Signs of Male Breast Cancer?

What Are the First Signs of Male Breast Cancer?

Usually a lump. Firm, painless, sitting right behind or near the nipple. Men don’t have much breast tissue to begin with, so when something changes there, it tends to show up close to the surface, easier to notice than you’d think, if you’re actually...