Oak Valley Health’s patient education pages share the skills, knowledge, and habits patients and families need to know to cope with a daily health issue. We hope this information can influence patient behaviour to improve health outcomes and provide you with a sense of control and autonomy.
Learn more about the risks, causes, and treatment of breast cancer
Breast cancer is an abnormal growth of tissue in the breast also referred to as malignant. Malignant tumours are cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body. Males have a small amount of breast tissue, and although rare, can be affected by cancer. Breast cancer occurs in both men and women whereby less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men.
Testicular issues or enlarged breasts (gynecomastia)
Hormone imbalances
** It is not clear why some people who have no risk factors develop cancer, yet other people with risk factors never do. It’s likely that breast cancer is caused by a complex interaction of your genetic makeup and your environment.
A painless lump around or near the nipple
Changes in size or shape of breast
Breast skin changes
Nipple abnormalities (ex. pointing inward or inverted)
