59 yo male with painful nipples and multiple lumps around nipples

Hi;

I recently had treatment for liver issues using Prednizone.  I came off of it in mid march 14, by mid april I started to notice that my nipples were very sore and painful when touched.  Upon further examination I found several lumps around the nipple area.  I talked to my liver doctor about this and he felt them and said it was probably a result of coming off the prednizone.  Last week I found a lump way to the left side of my left nipple, near the arm pit.  I’m really scared and I called my doc and asked for him to schedule a mamogram for me.  He agreed and it is scheduled for next week.  Does anyone here know anything about what my doc was thinking at first when he said it was a result of ending steroid treatment?  He really didn’t explain that and I’m grasping for hope that he  might have been right and I don’t actually have breast cancer.

Thanks for listening and hopefully replying.

Tedward

Hi tedward55

It sounds like you are having a pretty tough time at the moment.  I’ms sure some of the other users will be along soon to offer you their knowledge and experience.

In the meantime may I suggest you give the BCC helpline a call on 0808 800 6000.  Here you can share your thoughts and concerns with a member of staff who will offer you a listening as well as emotional support and practical information.  Lines are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm andSaturday 10 to 2pm.

Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator 

just to say good luck - I have a sore nipple too and it’s very scary - sorry you are going through it and I am hoping that you have good news

Hi, tedward55

 

Just wanted to wish you luck with your mamogram. Hope everything goes well.

 

Cath