Question 1

what is the difference between gynecomastia male breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Benign vs malignant: Gynecomastia is a benign condition usually caused by drug abuse or prescription medications. On the other hand, male breast cancer is malignant and can spread through metastasis. Fortunately it is rare for males to develop breast cancer.

Question 2

very good morning doctors. what are typical noticeable differences between male breast cancer and gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

: Firstly Gynecomastia is generally on both sides while cancer on one. Ca of the breast in males is a rare condition . Gynecomastia is a smooth firm enlargement while Ca. is a hard nodule or lump. There are many other differences.

Question 3

at times my left nipple feels tender to touch. could this be male breast cancer or gynecomastia?what are symptoms of gynecomastia in men? how do you differentiate between male breast cancer and gynecomastia? what could the tender left nipple signify?

Accepted Answer

: Gynecomastia occurs in less than 10% of all cases.  unilateral form and cancer are even more infrequent and arises as a nontender hard mass. Tender nipple can signify infection. Best to see a surgeon and not worry. Good luck.

Question 4

very good afternoon doctors. is mild very intermittent itching on only one nipple (my left nipple) in an adult male (senior) more commonly associated with male breast cancer or with gynecomastia or with both conditions?

Accepted Answer

: Neither. It could be dermatitis - have it checked by your MD. In the maentime use calamine lotion.

Question 5

good evening doctors. if only my left nipple is occasionally and intermittently red no apparent discharge at times feels tender when shirt touches this left nipple. could this be male breast cancer or gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

: you might have an infection /irrtation of the nopple. It is not a sign f things you mentioned. Use warm compresses everal times a day and pl see your MD

Question 6

what is male breast cancer? how common is breast cancer in males?  are there any differences between breast cancer in males and females?

Accepted Answer

Breast : Breast cancer in males is much less common than in females, and makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer.  The estimated number of new cases of male breast cancer in the United States in 2010 is 1, 970, compared to 207, 090 new cases of female breast cancer. The most typical age for breast cancer to be diagnosed in a male is between 60 and 70 years old. Some risk factors increase the chance of getting breast cancer. Previous exposure to radiation, or having female relatives with breast cancer is a similar risk for males and females.  Having a disease that leads to high levels of estrogen is also a risk for both males and females, but while women may more commonly experience this risk by taking medication that contains estrogen, men usually have increased estrogen if they have a disease such as cirrhosis or an unusual disorder called klinefelter syndrome. Etiology, prognosis, and treatment are similar in men and women.

Question 7

can anyone tell me what colour are male breast cancer lumps?

Accepted Answer

Color: Flesh colored.  If it involves the skin it could look red or inflamed but normally would be a palpable lump under normal looking skin.

Question 8

how to tell between male breast cancer and temporary puberty boobs?

Accepted Answer

It's Not Cancer: Gynecomastia describes prominent breast tissue in men, very common at puberty.  Breast cancer is virtually unheard of in male teens.  If there is no strong family history of breast cancer, your son's pediatrician will be able to reassure you and your son by exam alone, without the need for any testing.

Question 9

need doctor's help! i might have male breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Although not as: Common as breast cancer in women, breast cancer can occur in men. If you have a breast mass please have it medically evaluated.

Question 10

i'm a 16 male and and i feel something abnormal underneath my right nipple. what are some of the other symptoms of male breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hardness,bleeding: At your age this is very common to have enlargement of the glands under one nipple(gynecomastia)  -- show it to your doctor.   Cancer is hard, may ulcerate and bleed, retract nipple this is not you--  wrong age and fairly rare.  Other  causes of gynecomastia are anti ulcer meds, marijuana  but the rest of the associated meds usually are old people drugs.

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Very good morning doctors. what are typical noticeable differences between male breast cancer and gynecomastia?

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At times my left nipple feels tender to touch. could this be male breast cancer or gynecomastia?what are symptoms of gynecomastia in men? how do you differentiate between male breast cancer and gynecomastia? what could the tender left nipple signify?

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Very good afternoon doctors. is mild very intermittent itching on only one nipple (my left nipple) in an adult male (senior) more commonly associated with male breast cancer or with gynecomastia or with both conditions?

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Good evening doctors. if only my left nipple is occasionally and intermittently red no apparent discharge at times feels tender when shirt touches this left nipple. could this be male breast cancer or gynecomastia?

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What is male breast cancer? how common is breast cancer in males? are there any differences between breast cancer in males and females?

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Can anyone tell me what colour are male breast cancer lumps?

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How to tell between male breast cancer and temporary puberty boobs?

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Need doctor's help! i might have male breast cancer?

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I'm a 16 male and and i feel something abnormal underneath my right nipple. what are some of the other symptoms of male breast cancer?

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