Breast cancer may occur in men. Usually it is detected (found) in men between 60 and 70 years of age. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer in Men

There is hope, innovation and support available for those men diagnosed with breast cancer here at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Patient Care and Treatment:
People diagnosed with breast cancer may talk with surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, gynecologists, social workers and nurses, and will have their mammograms and pathology slides read all in one day at one visit to our Breast Care Clinic.

Research and innovation:
We offer going to a new websiteclinical trials exclusive to our cancer center, as well as those sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Much of our research focuses on breast cancer stem cells to learn more about them and to determine the type of therapy most likely to destroy the cells.

Support:
We're sensitive to the anxiety women and men with breast cancer experience, so counseling and emotional support are integral parts of the Breast Care Center. Our patients have access to Patient/Family Support Services. There's services available to our patients at every point in their care, including survivorship.

Make an appointment/referral

To make a first time appointment, please call 734-936-6000 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm EST). If you would like to refer a patient, please contact our M-Line service: 800-962-3555. For more information, visit our Appointments web page.
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