Male Breast Cancer Scare, what to do?

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Presboss
Presboss Member Posts: 4
edited June 2014 in Male Breast Cancer

hi I am having a unilateral brown/bloody discharge from left nipple, intermittent. cannot get on demand so cannot get tested, cant find the duct

Dont know what to do. Doc prescribed azythromycin, i am suddenly starting allergy to other antibiotics over the last year..

there is a lot of pressure internally on left breast, feels getting more daily.  mamogram is negative. Doc says wait

I live overseas and am currently in Chicago area, think should see a specilaist.

any recommendations would be helpful, dont know what to do next

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  • AnnNYC
    AnnNYC Member Posts: 4,484
    edited September 2010

    I think you should definitely see a breast cancer specialist.  They may feel a biopsy is a good idea.  Not every breast cancer shows up on a mammogram or even ultrasound -- mine didn't, and I was told that among the reasons it didn't show up was because it was in the nipple/areola complex "which is hard to visualize on mammogram or ultrasound."

    It sounds like you're saying they don't know where to biopsy -- have you had an ultrasound?  It's not foolproof, but it may show something to biopsy.

    They say in women 80% of biopsies are benign, and I imagine that may be true for men too -- but I think it's better to know you're one of the 80% benign than to wonder, worry, and wait.

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  • MCTHO
    MCTHO Member Posts: 759
    edited September 2010

    I agree with AnnNYC,  have further testing.  It probrably is nothing serious, but for your own peace of mind, get another opinion!

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  • mbtlcsw01
    mbtlcsw01 Member Posts: 744
    edited September 2010

    PressBoss, it you have any family history, with those symptoms, you should get an ultrasound and then see a breast surgeon, just in case.  I agree with MCHTO, get a second opinion.

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited September 2010

    Presboss ~ I do not believe in the wait & see approach.  If a doctor can't i.d. the problem for you, find someone who can.  Hopefully, it's not breast cancer, but you need a definitive dx.

    If you're wondering where to go, I'd suggest an NCI-designated cancer center.  Here's a list, which includes a couple in the Chicago area:  http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/cancer_centers/map-cancer-centers.html

    These facilities see the most breast cancer, so would logicially see the most male breast cancer.  They will know which of their associates within the field are the top experts on this, either to send you to, or to consult, if necessary.  

    Good luck, and I pray it's something other than breast cancer, but absolutely follow your gut instinct and find a specialist who can tell you what it is.   Deanna

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  • ithaca
    ithaca Member Posts: 25
    edited August 2013

    I would definitely get it checked while you're in Chicago. A bloody nipple discharge in a man requires a thorough work-up. And Deanna's suggestion to go to an NCI-designated center is a good one. Northwestern and the University of Chicago are both excellent. Here are the links for their breast cancer programs:

    http://www.nmh.org/nm/breast+cancer 

    http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/cancer/breast/ 

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  • hisbca
    hisbca Member Posts: 5
    edited October 2010
    A GREAT resource for Breast Cancer in Males - http://www.hisbreastcancer.org
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  • Shahira94
    Shahira94 Member Posts: 1
    edited February 2011

    Hi friends,

    I agree with AnnNYC.

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