The 5 ‘women’s health woes’ that affect MEN too and vice versa – from breast cancer to heart attacks and gout

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2. BREAST CANCER

ALTHOUGH statistics show breast cancer predominantly affects women, men can develop it too.

Men can carry the BRCA gene mutation, linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, according to Dr James Stevenson, associate clinical director for Bupa Health Clinics.

Regardless of sex, recognising changes is crucial.

Dr Stevenson says: “Men are often diagnosed with breast cancer at a more advanced stage because they don’t receive...