New Port Richey, FL
A 73-year-old male asked:
Have bilateral breast tenderness for six months. getting ultrasound and mammogram. is breast cancer the primary concern with these symptoms.
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carlos Encarnacionanswered
Medical Oncology 37 years experience
Doubt it: Breast tenderness, particularly bilateral, would be an unlikely presentation of cancer of the breast. More likely it is painful gynecomastia due to meds or hormonal changes. That being said, i agree with having it worked out, men can have breast cancer. Hope it turns out well for you.
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
More like Gynecomast: Breast cancer is typically not tender and is not likely to be bilateral in a male patient(does happen in female breast cancer but it is very rare).
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Dr. Michael Sabelanswered
Surgical Oncology 31 years experience
No, but it: Should be ruled out, so the mammogram and ultrasound is a good idea. Bilateral breast pain or tenderness in a 73 year old male is likely gynecomastia.
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