Black Men Get Breast Cancer Too: 3 Signs You Should Know

While breast cancer is rare in men, it’s far from impossible. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 1 in 100 breast cancer diagnoses in the US will be a man. Based on what doctors have seen so far in 2024, the ACS estimates that there will be almost 2,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in men this year and about 530 deaths. One way to decrease the likelihood of the second number is to educate men on what to look for.  How it Affects Black Men Statistics show that while white men are 100 times less likely to have breast cancer than white women, Black men are only 70 times less likely to have it than Black women. Additionally, Black men have a higher risk of developing all forms of breast cancer than other ethnicities. Given that most men don’t expect to have the condition, it’s common for them to be diagnosed at a late stage. However, Black men have higher death rates even when they have been diagnosed and started treatment. RELATED: Men Can Have Breast Cancer Too: 8 Risk Factors To Know 3 Signs of Breast Cancer in Men 1. A Painless Lump Different conditions...