9:30 am - Greater Little Zion Baptist Church

Greater Little Zion Baptist Church
10185 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: 703-764-9111
Fax: 703-764-9162
Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Email: admin@glzbc.org
Website: www.glzbc.org
Sunday, October 25, 2015
2015 Theme: "Standing the Duty" 2 Timothy 1:3
Church Vision: The vision of GLZBC is to reach the unsaved with
the saving message of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:19-20
Church Mission: The mission of GLZBC is to lead everyone to a
full life of development in Christ.
Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor
E-mail: James.T.Murphy@glzbc.org
Worship on the Lord’s Day
7:45 a.m. Service
Today’s Music Leader
Musicians.………...…Min. Keith Exum and Rev. Dr. Paul Taylor
Minister of Music .…...……………………… Bro. Robert Fairchild
Call to Worship ……………….……..…………………………..…………...…
Invocation ..……………………......……...….………..…………... Minister
Musical Selection (2) ………………….….....…..………..…… Male Chorus
The Spoken Word/Sermon ………………….. Rev. Dr. Clevester Hawkins
First Baptist Church, Vienna, Virginia
Invitation to Salvation ………….……………... Rev. Dr. Clevester Hawkins
First Baptist Church, Vienna, Virginia
Worship of Giving/ Prayer ……………………. Board of Directors/Deacons
(Bring Prayer Request as Well with Offering)
Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry
Announcements …………………………………………………………………
Benediction ………………………….……..….. Rev. Dr. Clevester Hawkins
First Baptist Church, Vienna, Virginia
 Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.
This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It
says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will
be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my
mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never
be the same.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sermon Notes
Message Notes 7:45 a.m.
Scripture (s):
Sermon Text:
Worship on the Lord’s Day
10:45 a.m. Service
This is my Bible. I am what It says I am. I have what It
says I have. I can do what It says I can do. Today I will
be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess that my
mind is alert, my heart is receptive and I will never
be the same.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sermon Notes
Musician ..……...………………..…………....…… Min. Keith Exum
Minister of Music .…...………………..…… Bro. Robert Fairchild
Praise and Worship …………….…...………………...……………………..…
Call to Worship ………………….………..……………………………..………
Congregational Hymn #371………………………………What A Fellowship
Worshippers may enter
Invocation ..………………….........……....….………..…………... Minister
Musical Selection ……………......……………….….….……… Male Chorus
Welcoming of Visitors ….…...……………………………. Greeter’s Ministry
Announcements …………………………..………………………….…………
Worship of Giving/ Prayer …...……...……….. Board of Directors/Deacons
Congregational Prayer Time ……............................................................
Musical Selection ……………………......….…….……………. Male Chorus
The Spoken Word/Sermon ……………….….. Rev. Dr. Clevester Hawkins
First Baptist Church, Vienna, Virginia
Invitation to Salvation
Benediction …………………………..………... Rev. Dr. Clevester Hawkins
First Baptist Church, Vienna, Virginia
 Please do not enter or leave the Sanctuary during this time.
Message Notes 10:45 a.m.
Scripture (s):
Sermon Text:
Sis. Barbara Collins
Sis. Annie & Bro. Ted Davis for Health & Sickness Concerns - (Bro. Ted Davis)
Mother Birthene Howard, Manor Care - Fair Oaks
Sis. Eleanor Mack, Hospital in Brooklyn, NY (Sis. Kiara Mack’s grandmother)
Bro. David Manigault (Sis. Cheryl Mack’s uncle)
Sis. Mammie Majors (Sis. Barbra Murphy’s sister)
Bro. Roosevelt Milton
Sis. Ruby Parker for Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's
Aunt)
Sis. Tyra Parkey for Health & Sickness Concerns (Sis. Brenda Perkin-Johnson's
Cousin)
Sis. Mariah Pitts (Sis. Elanese Pitts’ daughter)
Bro. George Reese (Sis. Donna Reese’s husband)
Sis. Cynthia Roper's brother- in-law
Sis. Carole Sadler (Sis. Joanne Tibbs’ friend)
Sis. Jerri Simmons (Sis. Cheryl Mack’s aunt)
Sis Ann Smith - Job Search
Sis. Jennifer Tibbs (Sis. Joanne Tibbs’ daughter)
Sis. Annette Torian (Sis. Barbra Murphy’s niece)
Sis. Joan Tyree
Mother Margo Tyree
Sis Ann Vincent - Health & Sickness Concerns
Sis Suzi Vincent - Health & Sickness Concerns
Sis. Carol Ann Walker
Bro. Kenneth White, Jr. (Sis. Sylvia Fisher’s nephew)
Bro Elijah Windley - School Work & Encouragement
Mourning the loss of a loved one:
Rev. Estelle Chandler (Death of her friend, Doctor Elin Ringstrom)
Sis. Thelma Jeffrey and Sis. Alvera Robinson (Death of their sister)
Trusting the Spirit
Daily Bible Readings of this week:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Acts 10:24 - 38
John 4:3-14
1 Peter 3:13-18
Ephesians 2:11-22
Acts 8:4-8
Acts 10:19-26
Acts 11:1-18
Capital Savings Bank of Washington, DC
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 1888
On this date in 1888, one of the first banks for AfricanAmericans was organized, Capital Savings Bank of
Washington D.C.
The beginnings of black capitalism in America have a
strong history. In spite of brutal racial segregation
during the first 30 years of the 20th century, black
capitalism began to thrive. Because economic
empowerment was another vehicle for equality, a great
entrepreneurial spirit showed in the escalation of the
founding of black banks, insurance companies,
newspapers, and other enterprises that served the black
community.
The black church and fraternal organizations raised and channeled that economic spirit
into empowerment. At first, black churches didn't have businesses in the traditional
sense, but they owned buildings and real estate, the only major assets owned by blacks.
These institutions collected large sums of contributions and soon went on to establish the
first black banks. Because of their enormous growth, black businesses began to grow
strongly, with receipts in the millions of dollars from products sold primarily to a black
consumer market.
This couldn't have materialized without the capital and credit that black banks provided
and white-owned financial institutions were unwilling to give. For example, Richard
Wright established Citizens and Southern Bank and Trust Company and played a vital
role in launching many small enterprises that included groceries, bakeries, cleaning
establishments, and caterers.
Between 1888 and 1934, 134 black banks were established, while from 1867 through
1917, the number of black businesses increased from 4,000 to 50,000. Capital Savings
Bank helped many businesses and property owners until it closed in 1902.
The site on which it stood, 609 F Street, NW, Washington D.C. was designated a DC
Historic Landmark.
Reference Library of Black America Volumes 1 through 5
Edited by Mpho Mabunda
Copyright 1998, Gale Research, Detroit, MI
http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/capital-savings-bank-opens
Wednesday
Sunday
6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - A one-hour group session led by the Deacon Ministry. Come and
pray with us. Location: Old Sanctuary All are welcome
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Worship Service - Each one bring one
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s Church 1st and 3rd Sunday (OS)
7:30-8:30 p.m. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) All are welcome
7:45 and 10:45 a.m. Youth Church 1 st and 3rd Sunday (FH)
Thursday
8:30 a.m. Sunday School 5th Sunday
th
9:45 –10:30 a.m. Sunday School - POC: Bro. Jeffery Allen, Sr., Superintendent – 5 Sunday Pastor Murphy is the Adult Class facilitator. September – November 2015, Theme: “The
Christian Community Comes Alive”
6:00–8:00 p.m. GLZ Praise Dancers Ministry Rehearsal (MS 6–7 p.m. & FH 7–8 p.m.)
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer period – Main Sanctuary POC: Prayer Ministry
7:00-8:00 p.m. Junior Ushers’ Meeting 4th Thursday (OS)
9:45 a.m. Worship Service 5th Sunday
st
1:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aide Ministry Meeting 1 Sunday (FH) - POC: Bro. James McCoy
1:00 p.m. God’s Junior Angels rehearsals are every 1 st and 3rd Sunday’s (OS) [except the
months July& August] - POC: Sis. Renee Ivey
6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Meeting 1st and 2nd Thursday (OS) POC: Sis. Cynthia Turner
7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Meeting 1st Thursday
7:30 p.m. Missionary Ministry Meeting 3rd Thursday (CR)
7:30 p.m. Youthful Praise of Zion Choir Rehearsal (MS)
7:30 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal Thursday after the 2 nd Sunday
Friday
1:00 p.m. Family Ministry – Family Prayer Day, 3rd Sunday upstairs in the prayer room.
Theme: Praying For Community Of Faith In Family. The Focused Family Prayer for the Month of
October: As we progress into the fall of this year, seek through prayers, and meditation on his
word, the continued growth of unity within families, by the unifying faith in our LORD. Be
faithful in your diligence seeking GOD in yourself and joining with others in your family to grow,
binding together all family members under the guidance of the HOLY SPIRIT that continues to be
with all those who have confessed their belief in Jesus Christ. Pray for this unity in our
community of families. Scriptures: James 3:12-15: See to it, brothers, that none of you has a
sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily,
as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have
come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. As his just
been said: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the
rebellion. POCs: Deacon Anthony & Deacon Terri Bazemore
1:00 p.m. Rock The Rim and Tennis Lessons, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service, every
2nd Sunday at the Pinn Center. POC: Deacon William Windley and Bro. Al Hayes
1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Meeting 1 st Sunday – POC: Sis. La Kita Jones
1:30 p.m. Cancer Support Team Meeting (CR) 2 nd Sunday – POC: Sis. Christine Davis
Monday
7:00 p.m. Church Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Academic Enrichment (Tutoring) POC: Deacon Dr. Al Moseley
7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal (except the Tuesday after the 1 st Sunday)
7:00 p.m. Music and Performing Arts Council meeting Tuesday before the 1 st Sunday
7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting 2nd Tuesday (CR) – POC: Sis. Dolores Claytor
7:00 p.m. Deacons’ Training 2nd Tuesday
7:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Meeting 4th Tuesday (Kitchen) – POC: Sis. Carmen Holt
7:00 p.m. Baptism Orientation 1st Friday (CR) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler
7:00 p.m. Zion Inspirational Choir Rehearsal Friday before the 1 st Sunday
Saturday
7:30 a.m. Monthly Deacons Meeting 3 Saturday (CR) Special on-call teleconference held
periodically. POC: Deacon Don Newton
8:00 a.m. Male Chorus Rehearsal
8:00 a.m. Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 1 st Saturday - POC: Bro. Al Woods
9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays (FH) - POC: Deacon Geraldine
Woods
10:00 a.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturday (FH) – POC: Rev. Estelle Chandler (No
Meeting in October)
10:00 a.m. Beautification Ministry Meeting 3rd Saturdays (CR) – POC: Sis. Annie McLaurin
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ushers’ Ministry Adults Meeting 4th Saturday – POC: Bro. Jimmie Barber
10:00 a.m. New Member Orientation 3rd Saturdays
11:30 a.m. Church Choir Rehearsal Saturday before the 3 rd Sunday
12:00 p.m. Women of Zion Choir Rehearsal 2nd & 4th Saturday & the Saturday before the 5th
Sunday
2:00 p.m. Seniors Ministry Meeting every 3 rd Saturday (Pinn Center)
rd
Thank You!
Isaiah 26:3
Albert and I wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone for all acts of
kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement. Your prayers, telephone calls,
emails, cards, and flowers were truly appreciated. We are blessed to be members of this
cloud of witnesses.
Albert, Jeri Woods and Family
The Missionary Ministry Foreign Outreach to Sierra Leone for 2015
Praise God for 181 Bibles; 3 shopping bags of personal hygiene items; 2 bags of new and
used children clothes; 5 backpacks filled with school supplies; and the best gift of all,
love from GLZBC, Sister Brenda Black (LA Fitness), Sis. Jan Polk (Percepts Bible
Study) and Holiday Inn of Washington, DC via Gladys. All of these items were sent to
the orphanage in Moyamba, Sierra Leone, West Africa and will arrive around
Christmas. To God be the glory and to you thanks!
Serving others,
Jeri
New! GLZBC College and Young Adult Sunday School
Facilitator: Angelica Anderson
Place: Upstairs Conference Room
Was Jesus boring? Hardly! He took on the Pharisees. He asked tough questions. He
showed amazing compassion and service.
He changed the world. So, do you think Sunday school is boring?
Hardly!
College students and young adults, come out and experience a nontraditional way to
learn about and do something for God.
Be challenged.
Debate world issues, religious traditions.
Ask and answer tough questions.
Experience a new way to grow and serve in Christ and fellowship with one another.
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.
Inspirationalquotes.com
POC: Angelica Anderson
Executive Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Good morning,
Time is approaching for family and friends of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church to
submit names for this year's Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Submission of names began
on October 4, 2015 and ends November 8, 2015. The baskets will be distributed on
November 21, 2015 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, here at Greater
Little Zion. If you know of a family that would benefit from this outreach opportunity,
please let us know. Missionary points of contact are Gina Colbert who can be reached at
(703) 492-2065 and Diane Ward who can be reached at (703) 969-0181. You may also
call the church, (703) 764-9111. The submission form and the box to place your form is
available in the vestibule.
Serving others,
GLZBC Missionaries
Quarterly Church Meeting
All members are strongly encouraged to attend the Quarterly Church
Meeting scheduled on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Please arrive early and remember to bring a picture ID.
Thank you!
Daylight Saving Time
Ends Sunday, November 1, set your clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m. on
Saturday, October 31st. “Fall Backwards”
Reminder
“No Money Mondays”- As we continue our Spending Fast on Mondays, for those of you
participating in the 52 Week Saving Challenge, your account balance for the week
ending October 31st should be $990.00 or $1,342.00 (depending on if you started with $1
or $52), for the teenagers it should be $110.00, and the youth age 5 to 12 it should be
$55.00.
Couples Course
Family Ministry: Marriage Oneness Session 5
Date: November 13, 2015 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Chapter 5: Spiritual Beliefs
Location: Terri and Anthony Bazemore’s Home
RSVP: abazemore6@verizon.net or terrib6@verizon.net
WOMEN'S MINISTRY CALENDAR/SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Please note change of time for meetings.
Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
There will NOT be a meeting in October, due to preparation for Zion Day.
The next meeting will be on Saturday, November 21, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Old
Sanctuary. At this meeting, we will elect officers for 2016. Please come prepared with
your nominations. We look forward to seeing each of you at the next meeting as we
continue the bonding and fellowship that we experienced at the retreat.
Rev. Chandler
GREATER LITTLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Seasoned Saints Ministry
~You Are Invited~
Please join the GLZBC Seasoned Saints Ministry in our
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION
Theme: “Walking by Faith” (John 11:41-42)
Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services
(Fellowship Reception after the 10:45 a.m. Service)
GLZBC UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Sunday
When: December 6, 2015 at both the 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Service
Contribution Goal: $2,500
Contribution Guidelines: Make check payable to GLZBC. Annotate the acronym
"UNCF" on the line at the bottom left corner of the check and on the "Other" line in the
Special Donation column of the Tithes and Offerings envelope for both check and cash
contributions. Donations can be made each Sunday thru January 3, 2016.
Point-of-Contact: Brother Abe Scott
2016 Zion Day Volunteers
In 2016, Zion will have stood as a beacon of light for the Fairfax and surrounding
communities for 125 years. It will be a time of joy, excitement, celebration,
consecration, as well as reflection upon God's favor of Greater Little Zion Baptist
Church. Deacon Moseley is seeking volunteers to work on the 125 th Zion Day
Anniversary Team. If you are interested in volunteering, please see him immediately
following the
8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service.
Thank you
The Evangel's Christmas Celebration
Hello Zion, The Family Ministry would like to invite all members, friends and family to
accompany us to The Evangel's Christmas Celebration with Kirk Franklin, Tamela
Mann, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Ledisi, Mary
Mary & Avery Sunshine.
This will be at the Evangel Multi Media and Arts Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. These
are two links to all of the information:
http://www.evangelchristmascelebration.com/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evangels-celebration-celebration-2015-featuring-kirkfranklin-yolanda-adams-marvin-sapp-tamela-mann-tickets-18659013612
The dates are the first three weekends in December...with three shows every Saturday
and 1 show every Sunday from 5-7:30 p.m. We would like to get tickets as early as
possible for the best seats.
General seating is $65 with a $4.57 fee. The last day to purchase tickets is December 5th,
and they are already on sale. Please contact Terri or Anthony Bazemore or Judy
Skipwith for any additional information.
Don’t delay seeing a health care provider
Some men may be embarrassed about a change in their breast or chest area and put off seeing
a health provider. This may result in a delay in diagnosis. Survival is highest when breast
cancer is found early.
If you notice any of these signs or other changes in your breast, chest area or nipple, see a
provider right away. If you do not have a provider, one of the best ways to find a good one is
to get a referral from a trusted family member or friend. If that is not an option, call your
health department, a clinic or a nearby hospital.
Breast Cancer in Men
[Facts and Statistics]
The male breast
Though boys and girls begin life with similar breast tissue, over time, men do not have the
same complex breast growth and development as women. At puberty, high testosterone and
low estrogen levels stop breast development in males. Some milk ducts exist, but they remain
undeveloped. Lobules are most often absent. However, breast problems, including breast
cancer, can occur in men.
Breast cancer in men
Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does happen. In the U.S., about one percent of all breast
cancer cases occur in men. In 2015, it is estimated that among men in the U.S., there will be:
 2,350 new cases of invasive breast cancer (includes new cases of primary breast cancer
among survivors, but not recurrence of original breast cancer among survivors)
 440 breast cancer deaths
Rates of breast cancer incidence (new cases) and mortality (death) are much lower among
men than among women. For example, in 2011 (most recent data available):
Men
Women
Incidence (new cases)
1.3 per 100,000
124.3 per 100,000
Mortality (deaths)
0.3 per 100,000
21.5 per 100,000
Survival rates for men are about the same as for women with the same stage of cancer at the
time of diagnosis. However, men are often diagnosed at a later stage. Men may be less likely
than women to report symptoms, which may lead to delays in diagnosis.
Warning signs of breast cancer in men
The most common sign of breast cancer in men is a painless lump or thickening in the breast
or chest are. However, any change in the breast or nipple can be a warning sign of breast
cancer in men including:
 Lump, hard knot or thickening in the breast, chest or underarm area (usually painless, but
may be tender)
 Change in the size or shape of the breast
 Dimpling, puckering or redness of the skin of the breast
 Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
 Pulling in of the nipple (inverted nipple) or other parts of the breast
 Nipple discharge (rare)
These symptoms may also be signs of a benign breast condition. As men tend to have much
less breast tissue compared to women, some of these signs can be easier to notice in men than
in women.
Types of breast cancer in men
For men (and women), most breast cancers begin in the milk ducts of the breast (invasive
ductal carcinomas). Fewer than two percent of breast cancers in men begin in the lobules of
the breast (invasive lobular carcinoma).
In rare cases, men can be diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (a non-invasive breast
cancer), inflammatory breast cancer or Paget disease of the breast (Paget disease of the
nipple). Paget disease of the breast is a cancer that begins in the milk ducts of the breast
tissue, but spreads to the skin of the nipple. It can cause a scaly rash on the skin of the nipple.
Although Paget disease of the breast is rare, it occurs more often in men than in women.
Benign breast conditions in men
Benign (not cancer) breast conditions can occur in both women and men. However, the most
common benign breast conditions in women (such as cysts and fibroadenomas) are very rare
in men.
Gynecomastia
The most common benign breast condition in men is gynecomastia (GUY-nuh-ko-MASS-teeuh) (enlargement of the breast tissue). Gynecomastia results from a hormone imbalance in the
body. Certain diseases, hormone use, obesity and other hormone changes can cause this
imbalance. For example, boys can get a temporary form of gynecomastia during puberty.
Gynecomastia does not need to be treated unless it causes pain or if you want to have the
enlarged tissue reduced. In these cases, it can be treated with hormone therapy or surgery.
Growing evidence suggests that gynecomastia increases the risk of breast cancer in men.
Risk factors for breast cancer in men
Although some factors have been found to increase the risk of breast cancer in men, most
men who are diagnosed have no known risk factors (except for older age).
Age
Older age is the most common risk factor for breast cancer in both men and women.
Men tend to be diagnosed at a slightly older age than women. The median age of diagnosis of
breast cancer for men is 68 (the median age of diagnosis for women is 61).
BRCA2 gene mutations
Men (and women) with an inherited BRCA2 (BReast CAncer 2) gene mutation have an
increased risk of breast cancer. Men can inherit a BRCA2 mutation from either parent. And, a
man who has a BRCA2 mutation can pass the mutation on to both his sons and daughters.
Breast cancer in men is more likely than breast cancer in women to be related to an inherited
gene mutation. Up to 40 percent of breast cancers in men may be related to BRCA2
mutations, while only five to 10 percent of breast cancers in women are considered to be due
to a gene mutation.
So, it’s usually recommended that men diagnosed with breast cancer have genetic testing for
possible BRCA2 mutations.
Men who have a BRCA2 mutation have about a seven percent chance of developing breast
cancer by age 70. In comparison, women who have a BRCA2 mutation have a 40 to 60
percent chance of developing breast cancer by age 70. Men with a BRCA2 mutation are also
at an increased risk for other types of cancer, such as prostate cancer.
Other genes (including BRCA1) are under study for a possible link to breast cancer in men.
Family history of breast cancer
Whether or not a man carries a BRCA2 mutation, having a family member with breast cancer
increases the chances of developing breast cancer.
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast tissue) is a benign (not cancer) breast condition. Growing
evidence suggests that gynecomastia increases the risk of breast cancer in men.
Klinefelter's syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when men are born with two X chromosomes
instead of one (XXY instead of XY). It is related to high levels of estrogen in the body. Men with
Klinefelter's syndrome have a higher risk of breast cancer compared to men without this condition.
Men with Klinefelter's syndrome may have gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast tissue).
Growing evidence suggests that gynecomastia also increases the risk of breast cancer in men.
Overweight and obesity
Men who are overweight or obese appear to have an increased risk of breast cancer. Being
overweight can increase estrogen levels in the body and these higher estrogen levels, in turn, may
increase breast cancer risk.
Other risk factors
Although data are limited at this time, some factors that can increase estrogen levels in the body
are under study for a possible link to breast cancer in men. These include some hormone drugs
used to treat prostate cancer.
Other factors under study for breast cancer in men include:
 Diabetes
 Exposure to large amounts of radiation early in life (such as radiation therapy to the
chest for the treatment of childhood cancer)
 Some conditions that affect the testicles (such as orchitis (swelling of one or both
testicles) or undescended testes)
For more information on breast cancer in men, visit the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
(www.nccn.com) or the American Society for Clinical Oncology’s website (www.cancer.net).
*Please note, the information provided within Komen Perspectives articles is only current as of the
date of posting. Therefore, some information may be out of date at this time. Updated 03/31/15
http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BreastCancerinMen.html