Male Breast Cancer Info Needed

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Just recently, my right nipple was extremely sensitive and there was a lump under it. The doctor said it was an inflamed lymph node and gave me antibiotics for a week. Problem is that it still hurts and the lump is still there. Not that much info on the web, so I thought it would be better to find out some info from guys that have had this problem. I am waiting to see a specialist, but the wait is 6 months !!. This is a serious post. Thanks for any info.

Go back to your doctor. Could be mastitis, as men do have a little glandular tissue there. Have you injured your chest, got a nipple piercing, etc?

Male breast cancer is vanishingly rare & breast cancer is usually not painful, so unlikely to be the issue here. But go and see your doctor again.

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Health care in Georgia for the uninsured is dreadfully slow. New appointments take 6 months !!!! I have also found that a side effect from one of the meds for my diabetes control can cause inflamed lymph nodes--doesn't specify which ones can be affected. Thanks for the info. any other info will be appreciated.

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Check into a lymph drainage massage...have them just work on that area, unless it's just too painful to touch. Sometimes lymph nodes have to be manually drained. It's not the most enjoyable massage in the world...but works wonders. In the meantime, drink LOTS of water... try to flush your system.

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If it's a medication side effect it would probably be generalised. Hot any lumps elsewhere? Male breast cancer is still very unlikely. Do you have any family history of cancer?

US healthcare is rubbish (unless you have a lot of cash). I am completely bemused by the objections to the health care bill.

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Thanks for the info !!!!!!

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IF, a big IF, it is cancer, NEVER get a massage, especially one that works the lymphatic system, as it can cause the tumour/cancerous cells to spread.

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Thanks for the info! Doctor thinks it was reaction to medication. Although i stopped taking it, the lump is still there--just not as painful to the touch. The entire right breast is extended out further than the left side almost an inch. I will look into the massage. Again, thanks for all the info.

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Tried the massage last night--just about went through the ceiling due to the pain. This morning, the swelling has gone down somewhat. Will keep trying. The drug prescribed for the neuropathy was Gabepentin--seems to be the cause of the proble,. The needle biopsy was a royal pain--results are still pending. Thanks for all the info!!!

Here is some information that I have found ...

Male Breast Cancer
https://www.facebook.com/malebreastcancer
Professionally-run. Support for men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Advocating for gender neutral support for breast cancer survivors.


MaleCare
http://malecare.org
Professionally-run. Prostate Cancer Support Groups, male breast cancer, newly diagnosed cancer support groups, advanced prostate cancer, men diagnosed under age 50 & gay cancer survivor support groups throughout the United States

Detail Sourcebook Listing

Title: Male Breast Cancer
Description: Professionally-run. Support for men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Advocating for gender neutral support for breast cancer survivors.
Scope: Online
Email: darryl@malecare.org
Web Address: https://www.facebook.com/malebreastcancer

For more resources please consider joining the new social group I created entitled Support Groups. http://www.lpsg.com/groups/1150-support+groups. It is a moderated and private group that anyone can join and post to. It promised to be chocked full of resources and ideally be a participatory group of support groups.

Also, you can contact the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse either online www.selfhelpgroups.org or call 973-989-1122

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omg i can't believe someone is passing along info from FACEBOOK. i work in the field, male br ca is very very very rare. if you want info from the web please use a legit website:
Male Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute

Breast cancer in men is indeed rare, very rare, although it does happen. Rollerboy, what you describe sounds more like an inflammation of some sort, but I'd aim to go back to the doctor. Massage is fine if it is inflammation, but not if it's cancer. I'd want to be happy that is not cancer before having the area massaged.

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Thanks guys for all the info !! The swelling has gone downbut the mass is still there and hurts. Doctors are dismissing it saying that it shouldn't hurt !! I guess I'll have to get terminally ill before the doctors will take my complaint seriously !!!

Thousands of men each year are diagnosed with breast cancer. Many, like myself, have a family history of it on their mothers' side, which puts one a a FAR greater risk. Check with Planned Parenthood and see if you can get a mammogram; not something you want to do on a regular basis (DAMN painful!), but it can give you the best answer you'll find short of a biopsy.

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I would be a pain in the ass at the docs office. No matter what the situation is with ones body, you must be very proactive and keep on them. I would also talk to an office manager and see when the best time to call to take someones cancelled appointment time. Keep at it until you are satisfied.