I am a 25 year old male over weight used to smoke. About four months ago my left nipple started hurting i noticed there was a lump underneath it. At first I thought it was nothing but after a month or two i started worrying. I ignored it until a few weeks ago. I have no other symptoms of bc just the lump and the pain only when it is touched. I showed it to my doctor but he said it was probably nothing just some fat or something. He said if i wanted i could get a ultrasound. I did and the results suprised me. The ultrasound showed a hypoechoic solid mass in the retroaerola region. It is well defined with lobulated and irregular margins. It has no calcifications or posterior shadowing. It said something about no enhancement into the surrounding paranchemya? or something like that. When I looked at it I started to get worried and the nurse doing the ultrasound said don’t worry it is probably an infection but the radiologist is on his way to look at it. It looked like this black mass with about four tentacle things coming off of it. I remember when i first started to feel the lump it felt smoother than it does now, however for awhile I couldn’t stop touching it and squeezing it alot. I wonder if that is why it feels different now. The right breast had something small but they said that it probably isn’t gynecomastia because it usually happens in both breasts. I have never wanted bitch tits more in my life then i do right now. Even more troubling was the radiologists face when he was looking at the screen. It looked like he didn’t know what he was looking at. He said he didn’t know if it was solid or fluid, then he went on to tell me that breast cancer in men is rare and given my age even more rare. then he said if it was cancer I would need to get a masectomy, get radiation and chemo. He told me I should have a mammogram and talk to a surgeon. I left the office scared to death. Since leaving the office I have been looking on the internet for some answers or some people to talk to.Since then i met with my doctor and he suggested antibiotics for two weeks to see if it helps or a core needle biopsy. I went for the biopsy which is in two weeks and next week I am going to meet with a surgeon to talk about my best options. I am so sick of waiting it is so hard not to stress all the time about this. People keep telling me I’m not in the age range it is more than likely gynecomastia. I saw that other kid lucky25 on this website. Now I am even more worried. Please help. What are the chances of it being benign given the circumstances? I know no one can diagnose on the internet I am just looking opinnions, suggestions or encouragement. I would like to know if any of your stories are like this.
Hi Jonnoj - I have just written to you on the other thread, but having read this understand more of what you are going through. I hope that you will get some more replies in the morning. We have all been where you are now - looking everything up on the net, wondering and worrying and trying to get through the days until you can know for sure what you are dealing with. I do hope that you have someone close to you that you can talk to, or why not phone up the breast cancer care helpline - they are really helpful and may be able to answer your specific questions. Thinking of you. Sarah.
Hi Jonno
As seabitd mentioned it may help to talk through how you are feeling so please don’t hesitate to ring our helpline. Here you are able to talk in confidence to one of our trained members of staff about both practical and emotional issues. The number to call is 0808 800 6000 the lines open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturdays 9am - 2pm.
I hope this is of some help to you.
Kind regards
Sam
BCC Facilitator
Hi Jonno,
I am sorry to hear about your worrying symptoms. You did the best thing asking for a biopsy - then you will know for sure what you are dealing with. It sounds like gynecomastia is relatively common, so let’s all hope it is just that.
It is excruciating having to wait, most of us on here have been through a similarly agonising wait. The only advice is to keep busy and surround yourself with good company or people who understand and can support you.
Keep coming on here to share your worries, it does help, and nobody will get sick of you!
All the very best
Jacquie
thank you
I got a second opinion. I saw one of the best surgeons who specializes in oncology in my area. He has alot of experience dealing with breast cancer. He looked at my ultrasound films and rescanned me. He said it is not cancer. He told me it is either an enlarged or inflamed breast bud or the beginning or gynecomastia. He told me the clinic I originally went to is known for doing things like scaring people into getting biopsies. He said it is how they make their money. I wasn’t the first person they saw with the similar situation. I understand that it is better to be safe than sorry, but the radiologist at the first clinic i went to was an cold ass. I trust this doctor more he treated me like a person and really made an effort to make me understand everything. He ordered a blood test to check my hormones and another appointment in a month to view the results and rescan me with an ultrasound. He told me that he could remove it if I wanted. He said there is no need to do that for any reason other than comfort and he said that it is almost guarnteed that the pathology report would show it as benign. I am going to do the blood work ( hopefully good ) and then have him remove it for piece of mind. As of now I feel alot better I would say about 80% still catch myself thinking “what if?”
I would appreciate any feedback you have.
Thank you for your support.
I won’t forget it.
Because of people like you I have decided to try and do something locally to help the cause.
Hi Jonno
So very happy for you. Your specialist sounds wonderful. I don’t blame you for getting it removed - I get my results this evening and if its benign I think I’ll have it removed if I can. Feel a bit sick this morning - the waiting is the worse thing.
Thank you also for your support.
Patsy
HI Jonno
I am so relieved for you, I know what a worry It was, I think you are doing the right thing having It removed, It will give you peace of mind.
I will give Nicky a call to let him know your excellant news, I know he will be so pleased and relieved for you.
Something like this makes you realise what we have and take for granted ,It Is so special, go and enjoy your life, but always remember how much people care for you
but please let us know how you are doing.
Take care and keep well
Love and hugs
Irenexx
Thanks Irene46 I am happy, but until it is removed and everything is 100% I will still have to try and keep it out of my mind. I really did learn to not take certain things for granted though, especially family and people who care. Thanks again and I will continue come here and check up on people and I will post when it is removed.
Patsy58 I hope that everything goes well for you and it is benign. Thank you for your support too. If you need anything let me know.
Jon
Just looking in for the first time in a couple of days. So thrilled for you Jonnoj that you can have your peace of mind back, and Patsy I hope it can be the same for you. Whatever the outcome you know we are here for you.