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Page 24 2020 Paint the Paper Pink Lincoln Daily News October 2020 Liver disease. Cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver can lower androgen levels and raise estrogen levels in men, increasing the risk of breast cancer. Overweight and obesity. Older men who are overweight or have obesity have a higher risk of getting breast cancer than men at a normal weight. What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk? If several members of your family have had breast or ovarian cancer, or one of your family members has a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, share this information with your doctor. Your doctor may refer you for genetic counseling. In men, mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can increase the risk of breast cancer, high-grade prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer. If genetic testing shows that you have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, your doctor will explain what you should do to find cancer early, if you get it. All men can lower their risk by keeping a healthy weight and exercising regularly. How Is Breast Cancer Treated? Treatment for breast cancer is the same in men as in women. It depends on how big the tumor is and how far it has spread. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. For more information, see the National Cancer Institute’s Male Breast Cancer Treatment. [Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]