Can breast cancer occurr in boys?

It can.: Breast cancer can occur in males though it is rare.

Unlikely: A breast lump condition in young males is most commonly gynecomastia, and may occur behind one or both nipples. There are several causes. The condition usually resolves after several months or if the offending agent is discontinued.

Rare: It would be exceeding rare for a boy to develop breast cancer.

Not likely: Male breast cancer is rare- only about 1-2%- and majority will be at older population-at the age range of 70 year gynecomastia due to different reasons are more likely the case in boys. Other cancer like hodgkin's lymphoma or soft tissue sarcoma can be presented with a mass on the breast/chest wall area. Go to see your doctor for further evaluation.

Rare if ever: The more common issue in teen males (50%) is the appearance of nipple or breast tissue, often on one side weeks or months before the other.Spongy tissue just below the nipple separates this normal event from abnormal masses than appear at other locations. In males this may disappear over 6m to a year.Occasionally it will persist beyond 3 yrs requiring surgical removal.