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Male Breast Cancer – Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Hormonal imbalances in men can lead to benign enlargement of breast tissue, known as gynecomastia. This condition is often associated with elevated levels of female sex hormones in the male body and can sometimes signal deeper health concerns, including male breast cancer in Israel.

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Diagnosing Male Breast Cancer

According to Professor Tamar Safra, senior oncologist at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov):


 “In most cases, men – just like women – notice lumps around the nipples or other unusual symptoms and come in for evaluation. Male breast cancer treatment in Israel follows similar protocols to those used in women.”

Approximately 50 men are diagnosed with male breast cancer in Israel each year. Though rare, this cancer accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases.

Diagnosis begins with a clinical examination and typically includes:

  • Mammography – a non-invasive imaging test to assess breast tissue

  • Ultrasound (US) of the breast area

  • Biopsy – various methods for sampling breast tissue

  • Cytological analysis of nipple discharge

  • MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for detailed internal imaging

These diagnostics help determine whether the condition is benign or malignant, define the tumor type, its location, and stage, and provide a basis for a precise final diagnosis of male breast tumor in Israel.

Male Breast Cancer Treatment in Israel

At Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, a personalized treatment plan is developed by a multidisciplinary team including oncologists and breast specialists. The comprehensive approach to male breast oncology treatment in Israel includes:

  • Chemotherapy

  • Surgical intervention, with breast-conserving options when applicable

  • Radiation therapy

  • Hormonal therapy

Early detection significantly improves outcomes — with up to a 90% chance of full recovery if the cancer is diagnosed in its early stages.

Accessing Male Breast Oncology in Israel

To begin male breast oncology treatment in Israel, you can:

Our medical tourism coordinators will contact you, gather all necessary details, forward your medical records to our specialists, and arrange for a review of your case. You will receive a response within 24–48 hours, along with a preliminary cost estimate and treatment plan.

This approach helps eliminate unnecessary tests upon arrival and significantly saves both time and costs for international patients seeking male breast tumor treatment in Israel.

FAQ

Israel is renowned for its quality of healthcare all over the world. The Sourasky Medical Center is at the forefront of medical care. We apply the latest and most sophisticated technologies for advanced therapeutic services and precise diagnostic testing. Our state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your stay. Our English speaking exceptional doctors are esteemed internationally for their expertise and pioneering techniques, and about 90% of them have practiced or trained abroad, at leading healthcare facilities in North America or Europe. The Medical Center complies with international standards for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinical research.
We are a department within the Medical Center. All the stuff and members are employees of the Medical Center. We are not an agent. When you deal with us, you deal directly with the Medical center. Therefore, there are no extra fees or commissions on top of the price of treatments.
Tel Aviv is centrally located, an easy plane flight from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S. Convenient flights are available from major cities throughout the world from a broad spectrum of airlines. Just 20 minutes from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel's most vibrant metropolis and the center of the country's finance, commerce, arts, culture, and entertainment activities. The Medical Center is just a several-minute drive from the beautiful, relaxing beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv is blessed with a comfortable climate: short, mild winters with plenty of pleasant, sunny days, delightful spring and fall seasons, and a constantly sunny summer from June through October. Tel Aviv is a cosmopolitan city that offers so much to tourists and residents alike. With a wide array of accommodation options—from luxurious to low-budget hotels—Tel Aviv is an extremely friendly city for visitors seeking medical treatment. This European-style city offers an excellent public transportation system. There are highly accessible convenience supermarkets and coffee shops—usually open 24 hours a day—within walking distance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. There is an abundance of shopping, ranging from clothing boutiques and artisan crafts to art galleries and leading international brand shops.
Given the outstanding level of quality care, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s fees are surprisingly reasonable. In most instances, treatment at the Medical Center, including medical fees and travel expenses, are considerably lower than comparable medical facilities in the US or Europe. The cost of treatment varies significantly, depending upon the type of treatment and its complexity. Please contact our Medical Tourism Center to provide the details of your required treatment and we will be happy to provide you a price quote
The price list for the various medical treatments that we offer can be found on the Israeli Ministry of Health's website. Please refer to the column titled: Price for patient from abroad.
It is important to ensure you have the correct documentation required to enter the country. For example, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Israel. Visitors from some countries must have a tourist visa. We recommend that you check the website of the local Israeli Consulate in your country for more specific information.
The staff at the Medical Tourism Center is ready and willing to assist you with all your needs. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific situation and provide you with any additional information regarding our medical services, doctors and facilities. If necessary we can provide you testimonials from former patients. Please feel free to contact us today.

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