Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology


Breast Cancer - Male

This section has been reviewed and approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 10/08

Current Research

Current Research


Research about breast cancer in men is ongoing. The following advances may still be under investigation in clinical trials and may not be approved or available at this time. Always discuss all diagnostic and treatment options with your doctor.

  • New surgical methods that save tissue or prevent scarring are being tested in clinical trials. A skin-sparing mastectomy may result in less scarring than traditional surgery.

  • Improved radiation therapy, to lower the risk of side effects

  • New therapies and combinations of therapies, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy are being studied in clinical trials.
 
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Last Updated: November 20, 2008