Experts warn of rising male breast cancer, men urged to seek early screening

Men face an increasing risk of dying from breast cancer, contrary to common opinion. A symposium on breast treatment comprising medical experts from across the country identifies breast cancer for men as a growing concern since most of them shy away from being tested. The precision treatment conference for doctors is taking place at the Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) as the world marks the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr Abeid Athman, head of the oncology department at KUTTRH, said that most men seek treatment late because they are shy and afraid of the stigma. Since they don’t seek help early, this makes the disease management very challenging.