What is likliness of a 13 year old healthy regular weight male having breast cancer?
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at
8:54 pm
Will S asked:
I have a strange bump under my right nipple and had been there for 3-5 months. What should I do? I have heard about cancer and males and am having some scary thoughts. Right now I am literally shaking and cannot stop. Some one please help. And what else do you know about it?
I have a strange bump under my right nipple and had been there for 3-5 months. What should I do? I have heard about cancer and males and am having some scary thoughts. Right now I am literally shaking and cannot stop. Some one please help. And what else do you know about it?
Tagged with: 5 Months • Breast Cancer • Nipple
Filed under: Breast Cancer
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Chances are it is gynecomastia, but no one here can tell you for certain. Breast cancer is unlikely. It would be a good idea to have it checked by a doctor to be certain every thing is OK. I have seen gynecomastia a number of times. It is not all that uncommon.
I am an RN.
“Gynecomastia is a condition in which firm breast tissue forms in males. The breast tissue is usually less than 1-1/2 inches across and is located directly under the nipple. Gynecomastia may be present on one side or on both sides. This condition may make the breast tender.”
The RN comment is right on, but I would like to add that my son is 20 now and when he was 13 he had the same type of lump, and then at 14 on the other breast. With him they both went away in a few months, they normally do. But do see your doctor if you are having pain and more questions.