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| dansta92
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:23 am |
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Hi, I'm a guy and I have a small lump less than .5cm in diametre and it is hardly noticable. It is on my chest near my left niple. It feels hard to touch and appears to have a black head/dot on it. It's been there for over a few weeks possibly months but has never caused any pain. Should I get it checked out or is it most likely just another lump or pimple.
I'm not big but have larger breasts than most men if that would affect anything.
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| Debbie Miller, RN
- Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:26 am |
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 Hello,
If this is a dermatological condition such as a pimple, it will go away on its own in a while. If not, it's always safest to have it checked out. You could start with your family doctor. If there is any cause for alarm, a referral to a specialist would be made. Men do get breast cancer, though much more rarely than women, so true lumps should not be ignored. Chances are that it is something temporary and harmless but it's best to be safe so after giving it time to resolve, check with your doctor.
Good luck
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| dansta92
- Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:34 am |
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Okay,
How long should I wait? I'm not really sure how long it's been there. I think it may have been there a while I just didnt pay attension to it, but I prodded and poked it and now it's really sore to touch, though it feels like a differnt sore than just a pimple. It almost feels like a bite or an infection, but I'm sure it's been there for more than a week, and I would have thought by then a bite would have gone away.
Also this may me a rumour but I heard that sometimes with certain cancers, lumps apear, go away then come back again possibly worse, I for skin cancer but is this true or if it goes away do I not have to worry anymore?
Thanks :)
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