Men's Breast Exam

Yes, men get breast cancer too.

Have you ever had a breast exam in a real medical situation? Please do tell.

I felt something...doc sent me for a Mammogram....at a women's center ....NO MEN WERE ALLOWED TO WORK THERE...so they didn't even let me wait in the waiting room. The machine is not designed for ...well, men...so they did a sonogram...all negative.

I was treated like a leper just for being a guy in that setting.

Crazy!

In all my years, I've never had a doc give even a cursory look at my breasts. This includes my dermatologist. I probably have 38AA/A boobs. For any of the guys out there that are more endowed, I'd be interested if your docs ever took the time to do a breast exam, even an abbreviated one. If so, please tell us your breast size.

In all my years, I've never had a doc give even a cursory look at my breasts. This includes my dermatologist. I probably have 38AA/A boobs. For any of the guys out there that are more endowed, I'd be interested if your docs ever took the time to do a breast exam, even an abbreviated one. If so, please tell us your breast size.

Breast size has nothing to do with it except for medical conditions like gynecomastia (sp?).

Have you ever had a breast exam in a real medical situation? Please do tell.

I've had breast exams given to me a few times. The doctor who performed the exam was female. It was done right after having the lymph nodes in my armpit checked. Basically it was a fairly quick feel around my nipples and areola, while I was still sitting up. She did press fairly hard into the center area of my nipple, sort of pushing it against the chest wall. I'm fairly skinny so I don't really have much in the way of breast tissue either. She explained to me that men get breast cancer too and that is why she was checking. I think she maybe took 15 seconds at most on each side. I certainly didn't mind it 😉

Not in a R L situation but ive included a male breast exam in play exams for a couple of years now.

Men who are explaining how to exam the breasts (in French) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJIC3m-2BGw

My doc does really thorough breast exams taking a few minutes to probe my pecs/nipples and armpits with his hands as part of my annual physicals

..... and I don't even have moobs

Strangely enough, yes.

I have well developed pecs and yes, I did get a breast exam as part of the yearly physical. Maybe if I had less muscle mass to get through he would have skipped that part. It never used to happen before.

Men do have breast tissue similar to a women's only in much smaller amounts. Men can and do develop breast cancer and are treated in a similar manor to women's treatment. I don't know the rate of breast cancer in men but I'm sure that someone will look it up. It is vastly less common than in women.

Yes, I had some exams, where doctors examined, squeezed and palpated on my breast area and in my nipples, too, mostly after they noticed that i have a little dark mole directly on my right nipple. So the dermatologist examined that always, but also a few other doctors, too.

Never had my nipples examined in a real-life exam, but of course in play exams, it's happened.

Male breast cancer is rare and accounts for only about 1% of all breast cancers.

Breast cancer risk in men is increased by elevated levels of estrogen, previous radiation exposure, and a family history of breast cancer.Infiltrating ductal carcinoma is the most common type of male breast cancer.

A lump beneath the nipple is the most common symptom of male breast cancer.

Male breast cancer is staged (reflecting the extent of tumor spread) identically to breast cancer in women.

Surgery is the most common initial treatment for male breast cancer; chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy are also administered.The prognosis of male breast cancer, like breast cancer in women, is predominantly influenced by tumor stage.

I asked my doctor why he made no metion of male breast cancer. He stated that it was so rare he didn't feel that it was worth metion.I am sure that the guys that have died from it would not feel that way. I have a lazy doctor.

During My first adult physical several years ago my doctor stated that men also are prone to breast cancer. Initially I found it odd but I have come to accept as one of those things. I do not recall undergoing a breast exam as child or as an adolescent. I am just thankful she cares enough to do it as part of my yearly physical.

When I was diagnosed as anemic, I saw a hematologist who was also an oncologist. There is a history of breast cancer in the women on both sides of my family, so he did a breast exam as part of the physical. I'm also a bigger guy, so I have a little more breast tissue than most guys. That's the only time it has been done. I was 43 at the time.

About 8years ago I found lump in my right breast my wife insisted see doc he examined me was not Shure what it was sent me to local hospital ware I saw specialist thankfully wasn't cancer but build up of some type hormone deposit coursed bye one the medications I was taking at the time changed my meds and also prescribed primrose oil capsules which disperse the lump completely was extremely nerve racking time until I saw consultant

I've had it happen multiple times.

Hey guys, don't ignore this, please. Believe it or not, you've got all the equipment there a woman does. Yes, you have mammary glands. (Yes, technically you CAN produce milk, if you were given enough of the right hormones).

I know it's anecdotal, but I personally know 3 men who have had breast cancer. All were smart and didn't ignore that lump near their nipple, and had cancerous tumors removed successfully.

You boys are actually more likely to notice it sooner, as a tumor is not likely to be so easily hidden in a DD's worth of cellulite tissue. But don't blow off a lump as "oh its just a cyst" -have your Dr. check it out.

I had an uncle who had breast cancer and after I found out what he went through, I always make sure I get the breasts examined. Guys, don't ignore it.

Yes, had one for what was gynecomastia.. The doctor said then, that men's breasts are just as able to harbour a cancer there... and interestingly I wasn't at any greater risk, with this growth. The next thing was whether I really wanted an operation to reduce the size of them.. and it really was a tough decision - it certainly had been an embarrassment.

Yes at every visit

Never had any doctor do a breast exam on me.

Never had one.

Men DO get breast cancer. It can be deadly. It is staged the same way as for the women. Men DO die from breast cancer just like women do. Men need to know their breast tissue and surrounding tissue as well as a woman does. Sadly, many men do not know their breasts as well as a women do. When breast cancer in men is diagnosed, it is usually very late stage and often deadly. If your physician blows it off, find a new physician! Become acquainted with your family medical history including history of melanoma and colon cancer as they also share the same gene as breast cancer. They can trigger the cancer to start in melanoma, colon cancer, breast cancer. I am an advocate for melanoma and breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

@ Andie -- You are absolutely 100 % correct in your assertions....As Quoted : "Men DO get breast cancer".

Case in point : Here in Australia & more specifically less than one month ago it had been reported through our news media organisations that the former N.S.W. State Premier (Equivalent to your state Governors) that this individual had been hospitalized for a mastectomy...... Just think about that for a moment !!! --- Yes a male required to present for a mastectomy.

Yes the very prominence of this well known public figure & well liked identity drives home the fact that men are not immune from the scourge of cancer of the breast...

We (Australia) as a nation & it has been well documented, that our extensive ongoing research programs (known to be amongst the best on the planet) have identified this area as one of concern amongst the medical fraternity,unfortunately due to the known reticence of men in particular to treat such matters offhandedly....... That dismissive attitude ---aaaaah! only women get breast cancer....mmmm ! fatalistic huh !!

Anybody (Men in this instance) who may adopt this dismissive stance are simply ignorant of the facts that cancer of the breast in men is becoming more & more prevalent in developed nations & it is in all our best interests to ensure that this situation receive suitable attention and addressed accordingly.......If one has doubts or concerns consult with your GP /Physician / Specialist -- Value You're Life & take all measures to ensure it continues....Knowledge is a powerful weapon, use it wisely.

@ Andie -- My thanks for highlighting this "under the radar" issue --- Karma to you ..

@ That Australian,

Thanks for your information, thoughts and compliments. Karma for you also.

Knowledge IS a Gift! Knowledge IS Power! Knowledge IS Freedom!

Andie

Never had but love to take frm female gp

Yeah the first and last was by a Naturopath.

Three years ago I made an appointment for a "Well Man" Medical Exam with a Private Doctor's clinic.

I had just taken Early Retirement/Redundancy and at 54 had never had an official prostate exam and this practice listed this as one of the many tests undertaken.

I was examined naked for the majority of the Examination which I liked and I really enjoyed the Prostate and thorough Testicle examination.

I was pleased that my Play Doctor examinations had been done so professionally as it felt no different to what I had been getting for over 30 years in play.

The best part though was that the Doctor, a fiftysomething Egyptian Guy, said that I had very big breasts and he would need to examine them.

He spent something approaching 20 minutes feeling and probing my Breasts,armpits and Nipples.

He said as I am an overweight Male, I should have my Breasts examined on a regular basis for any lumps or discomfort.

I can honestly say that I found this examination so erotic and I enjoyed it very much.

I have not had one since but would like to either for real or in play and can advise anyone to go for it.