MONDAY- 4th October, 2021: Health experts have revealed that Ductal Carcinoma, popularly known as breast cancer spread faster in men that in women.
Although not common in men as it is in women, it mostly affects men of older ages. 50 years and above.
In their research findings, the newly elected President of West African College of Surgeons and other health practitioners noted that there is no difference in the pathology of breast cancer in men and women.
Despite its prevalence in women, men above 50 should also be of alert of their Ductal Carcinoma status.
The physicians also noted that just as women check their breasts for lumps, men, especially those from the age of 50 and above should also be alert to lumps in their breast and should ensure it is properly examined as soon as they notice it.
Professor Abiodun Afolayan, Professor of Pathology in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin said despite the rarity of breast cancer men, he has seen few number of cases.
He also emphasized on the rarity of breast cancer in men than women.
The pathology scholar also said, “That is why when we are talking about breast cancer, we make it clear that it also occurs in men so when men see lumps in their breast, they should not think it is a boil. They should seek medical attention”.
Also, the newly elected President of West African College of Surgeons, Emmanuel Ezeome, said, “Principally, when there’s a lump or swelling in the breast which is what usually indicates male breast cancer, they should seek help”.
In addition to this, Prof. Afolayan said, “Early diagnosis is the best, that is what we are always advocating if the patient wants to escape the sledgehammer of death from breast cancer.
“Early presentation, when it is very small and has not moved from that site but when they present late, the hope of surviving it is very thin.
“The patient can only enjoy palliative care and is given medication for pain relief. Palliative care is just to enable them to enjoy life a little. It is not easy to be alive with pain”.
“Don’t wait, don’t say ‘it’s a boil’, you’d buy antibiotics and drugs from the chemist. No, it normally presents with a painless small lump in the breast and from there it continues to ulcerate”.
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MONDAY- 4th October, 2021: Ductal Carcinoma, popularly known as breast cancer spread faster in men that in women, experts have revealed.
Although not common in men as it is in women, it mostly affects men of older ages. 50 years and above.
According to health experts, Professor Abiodun Afolayan, Professor of Pathology in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin; and Emmanuel Ezeome, the newly elected President of West African College of Surgeons, there is no difference in the pathology of breast cancer in men and women.
Despite its prevalence in women, men above 50 should also be of alert of their Ductal Carcinoma status.
The physicians also noted that just as women check their breasts for lumps, men, especially those from the age of 50 and above should also be alert to lumps in their breast and should ensure it is properly examined as soon as they notice it.
Prof. Afolayan further affirmed, despite the rarity of breast cancer men, he has seen few number of cases.
He also emphasized on the rarity of breast cancer in men than women.
The pathology scholar also said,“That is why when we are talking about breast cancer, we make it clear that it also occurs in men so when men see lumps in their breast, they should not think it is a boil. They should seek medical attention”.
Ezeome speaking said,“Principally, when there’s a lump or swelling in the breast which is what usually indicates male breast cancer, they should seek help”.
In addition to this, Prof. Afolayan said, “Early diagnosis is the best, that is what we are always advocating if the patient wants to escape the sledgehammer of death from breast cancer.
“Early presentation, when it is very small and has not moved from that site but when they present late, the hope of surviving it is very thin.
“The patient can only enjoy palliative care and is given medication for pain relief. Palliative care is just to enable them to enjoy life a little. It is not easy to be alive with pain”.
“Don’t wait, don’t say ‘it’s a boil’, you’d buy antibiotics and drugs from the chemist. No, it normally presents with a painless small lump in the breast and from there it continues to ulcerate”.
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