A member asked:

Have bilateral breast tenderness for six months. getting ultrasound and mammogram. is breast cancer the primary concern with these symptoms.

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

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.

Answered 7/5/2013

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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).

Answered 9/28/2016

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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.

Answered 9/28/2016

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