This figure may seem low in comparison to the 55,000 women who are diagnosed with the disease every year, but we believe it’s still too high.
Breast cancer in men is often discovered later, so it is vital that more men become aware of the causes and signs of breast cancer and what they can do to reduce their risk of getting this devastating disease.
Our top tips to reduce your risk
Scroll to see the things you can do
Maintain a healthy weight for your height.
Move more – being active can significantly reduce your risk.
Eat less processed meat and other processed food.
Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Drink less – no more than 14 units (equal to 6 pints of beer) a week.
Choose cleaning and grooming products that don’t contain known EDCs.
Read our short fact sheet about what can cause breast cancer in men and how to reduce your risk.
The Men’s Virtual Meet-Up (VMU) is a monthly meeting on Zoom for men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Now more than ever, we need your help. Together we can help lower people’s risk of developing breast cancer. If you’ve found the information on our website helpful, then please consider making a donation today. Thank you.
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