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University of Aberdeen begins two-year study of how breast cancer develops in men

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have started a two-year project examining male breast cancer and how its biology differs from the disease in women.

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Why it matters: University of Aberdeen researchers now have a two-year project on how breast cancer develops in men.

The University of Aberdeen said its researchers have started a two-year investigation into breast cancer in men.

According to the university, the research will examine how the disease develops in men.

The university said the project will also look at the biological differences between breast cancer in men and in women.

Editor’s view

Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor

University of Aberdeen researchers will spend two years studying how breast cancer develops in men and how its biology compares with breast cancer in women.

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