Retired wrestler and actor Tyler Mane has gone public about his fight against breast cancer, a rare diagnosis in men. Mane shared his experience in a video on Instagram, where he mentioned that his situation is one of the “super rare” cases in men.

Consequently, Mane admitted in a video that his first reaction was embarrassment. She acknowledged that breast cancer in men is rarely discussed, often leading to late-stage diagnoses and worse outcomes. “I want to change that,” he said.

Statistics and causes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around one in every 750 men will be diagnosed with this disease, NBC News reports. The most common types of breast cancer in men include invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ.

The American Breast Cancer Foundation has highlighted the need to raise awareness about this disease in men, urging them to be on the lookout for changes in the chest area, such as lumps or swelling. Early detection is crucial to improve prognoses.

“While breast cancer in men may be less common, it is equally important to raise awareness and provide resources to those who suffer from it,” the foundation stated. “Early detection can improve prognosis, and recognizing symptoms, such as lumps, nipple changes or skin irritation, can make a difference and save lives.”

Risk factors

Although breast cancer in men is rare, there are several risk factors that can increase its chance of developing.

The most important factor is age: the risk increases progressively with aging and most cases are detected after the age of 50.

Inherited genetic mutations also represent a significant risk, especially changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which significantly increase the likelihood of developing this type of cancer.

Family history of breast cancer is another relevant factor; A man is at greater risk if a close relative (mother, sister, daughter) has had breast cancer.

Exposure to radiation therapy to the chest or chest increases the risk, since men who received this treatment for other conditions are more likely to develop breast cancer.

Estrogen hormone therapy also contributes to the risk. Estrogen-containing drugs, which were previously used to treat prostate cancer, increase the chance of breast cancer in men.

Genetic conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome (which involves an extra X chromosome) can cause the body to produce higher levels of estrogen and lower levels of androgens, increasing the risk.

Certain conditions that affect the testicles can increase the likelihood of breast cancer, as can liver diseases such as cirrhosis, which decrease androgen levels and increase estrogen levels.

Finally, overweight and obesity in older men also represent a significant risk factor, with these men being more likely to develop breast cancer than those with a healthy weight.

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