Breast cancer in men

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High oestrogen levels

Men with higher than normal levels of the female hormone oestrogen may have a greater risk of developing breast cancer. High oestrogen levels are associated with:

obesity
long-term liver conditions, such as cirrhosis
some genetic conditions.

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Breast cancer in men

Not just a women's disease: information about breast cancer in men

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