Men are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer in families where a BRCA2 mutation has been identified.
Men are at an increased risk if there are a number of close family members with the disease.
Environment
Radiation - men who have been exposed to radiation (x-rays) are at a higher risk of
developing breast cancer.
Gasoline - men who are exposed to gasoline and combustion products have been shown to be more likely to develop breast cancer. Studies have shown that men working in trades that
expose them to those materials before the age of 40 were 4 times as likely to develop the
disease.
Age
As with females, aging is an important risk factor for males to develop
breast cancer. The average age for men diagnosed is 65 years of age.
