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He Went to the Doctor Complaining of Itching and Learned He Had Cancer: 'I Was Surprised, I Wondered if Men Could Get Breast cancer.'

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Hasan Güngör, a 70-year-old female hairdresser in Istanbul, who sought medical attention for itching and hardness in his right breast, underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer, a rare condition in men. Experts point out that the perception that men have "no breast tissue" can lead to delays in diagnosis, emphasizing that early detection saves lives.

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Hasan Güngör, a 70-year-old female hairdresser in Istanbul, who sought medical attention for itching and hardness in his right breast, underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer, a rare condition in men. Experts point out that the perception that men have "no breast tissue" can lead to delays in diagnosis, emphasizing that early detection saves lives.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Hasan Güngör, a 70-year-old resident of Istanbul, learned he had breast cancer after experiencing itching in his breast and seeking medical attention. Stating that he was unaware that men could also get breast cancer, Güngör said, "Men can't accept it, but the earlier it's diagnosed, the easier the treatment becomes."

·Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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Hasan Güngör, a resident of Istanbul, went to the doctor because of itching in his breast. After examinations, the 70-year-old man was shocked to learn he had breast cancer. Following a successful operation to remove the mass from his breast, Güngör stated, "I was surprised, wondering if men could get breast cancer. It was something I'd never heard of." General Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Arda Işık, who said the patient was lucky to have been d…

Hasan Güngör, a 70-year-old resident of Istanbul, learned he had breast cancer after experiencing itching and a lump in his right breast and seeking medical attention. Thanks to early diagnosis, the tumor was surgically removed. Güngör stated, "I was surprised, wondering if men could get breast cancer." Experts warn that the symptoms of breast cancer, which can also occur in men, should not be ignored.

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Hasan Güngör, a 70-year-old resident of Istanbul, learned he had breast cancer after going to the hospital complaining of itching and hardness in his breast. Expressing his surprise at hearing that breast cancer can also occur in men, Güngör said, "At first, I didn't take it seriously. I thought I'd get examined because early detection is important. I was surprised that men could get breast cancer." Experts warn that symptoms should not be ignor…

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