Men Get Breast Cancer Too: What Every Man Should Know About Self-Checks

When you think of breast cancer, you probably picture women, but men can get breast cancer too. It's rare, yes, but it’s real and awareness could make all the difference.

Why Men Need to Know This

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. It’s not just about gender, it’s about genetics and family history. If there’s a history of breast cancer in your family, even if you’re male, you could be at risk.

Most men never think about doing a self-breast exam, but just like women, men have breast tissue, and that means they can develop cancer in that tissue.

How to Do a Self-Check for Men

Doing a male self-breast exam is simple and takes less than a minute:

1. Stand in front of a mirror. Look for swelling, dimpling, or changes around your chest or nipple area.

   
   

2. Use your fingers to feel around your pectoral muscles. Move in small circles, checking for any lumps, bumps, or thickened areas.

   
   

3. Pay attention to changes. If you notice pain, fluid, or differences between sides, call your doctor.

   
   

It’s quick, easy, and could save your life.

The Role of Genetics

If your mother, sister, or grandmother has had breast cancer, you may have inherited a higher risk. That’s why regular awareness and checkups are so important, knowing your family history can literally be a lifesaver.

Awareness Saves Lives, For Everyone

At the World of Pink Foundation, we’re passionate about spreading awareness that breast cancer is not just a women’s disease. Men matter too.

By sharing this message, we hope to erase the stigma, encourage more men to self-check, and create a world where everyone feels empowered to take charge of their health.

Visit worldofpinkfoundation.org to learn more, donate, or share this life-saving message.

Because awareness doesn’t just save women, it saves men too.