International Journal of Health Sciences, Qassim University, Vol. 8, No. 2 (April 2014/ Jamadi Thani 1435H) Review Article Male breast cancer (MBC) – a review Sajad Ahmad Salati, Mohd Mubarik Naqash, Azzam Al Kadi Sajad Ahmad Salati, docsajad@yahoo.co.in Mohd Mubarik Naqash, mubarikn@rediffmail.com Azzam Al Kadi, azzamalkadi@gmail.com Abstract About 1% of all breast cancers occur in males. The disease has shown increasing incidence in recent decades with the aging of global populace. Due to small size of breasts in male, the disease is easier to detect, yet the lack of awareness about this disease results in late reporting of patients. This article reviews the various aspects associated with the male breast cancer (MBC). Keywords: Male breast cancer (MBC), risk factors, tamoxifen, mastectomy, chemotherapy, awareness. Correspondence: Dr. Sajad Ahmad Salati Department of Surgery College of Medicine Qassim University, KSA Email: docsajad@yahoo.co.in