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This section describes treatments for breast cancer, including when they are used, how they are given, and possible side effects.
Treatments used for men are similar to those used for breast cancer in women
Information about mastectomies and after surgery care
Radiotherapy is often used after surgery for breast cancer
Hormonal therapies are one of the main treatments for breast cancer in men
What to expect after treatment for breast cancer in men
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you will be looked after by a breast care team
How to lower the risk of lymphoedema (swelling of the arm or hand) developing
Chemotherapy may be given before an operation to shrink the cancer or after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer coming back
Herceptin is the most common hormonal therapy used for breast cancer in men
Breast cancer in men is rare so it isn't possible to run large trials to study the effects of treatments
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