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Bf's nipple is enlarged and he is having pain. is this breast cancer?
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Unlikely: He needs to have an examination by his doctor in order to find out what is wrong. If there is no lump felt, there it may be what is called gynecomastia which is a benign enlargement of male breast due to hormone imbalance.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Get seen: This may be gynecomastia or an infection. Cancer is unlikely.
Answered 8/8/2014
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