Men's Breast Exam

My female Doc (who is incredibly hot but also depressingly professional) once (during a full exam) gave me a male breast exam, detailing the concerns about male breast cancer.

She stopped when she noticed that it was giving me an erection, blushed and said "No problems there...moving on"

She never gave me that kind of exam again...LOL.

Only once; the doctor forgot about it until the very end, and he said 'almost forgot this', then all he did was mash each one of my breasts with his palm. I wasn't expecting it and I thought it was strange especially since I was only 22 at the time. It was for a pre-employment exam. Curiously he did not feel under my armpits; although that would have been cool....

My breast area has been examined maybe 3 times. I am overweight so my breast area is fleshy.

I have heard about males having breast cancer, so I'm glad the doctor examined me.

Hasn't happened for me either.

So.

I had felt an issue with my left breast about three months ago. Instead of a 'lump' it felt more like a whole in my upper left breast area, and it was tender to the touch. I was in for a dermatologist follow up appointment and causally asked her if she might take a look and offer a any insight as to what she thought. She felt around but said she did not feel a lump. I calmly told her its not a lump, but more like a divot. She suggested I go in and speak with my primary care doctor. So I went in to see her. The dermatologist said my primary would be the one to order a scan or x-ray...

I despise my primary care doctor. All she has ever done for me is talk about my meds, make sure they get refilled, and maybe listen to my heart or lungs, over my shirt. I don't think she has ever touched me except a handshake one time about two years ago. I am working on getting my doctor switched to another primary care NP (who I have heard about, from others, that she is the best and extremely thorough in her exams) Anyway I sure did waste my time going to see her. She did ask me to remove my shirt. She then stood about 3 feet away from me and stared. She then walks over and presses and moves her hand down my armpit area. She said I was fine and told me to check out at the front desk after putting my shirt back on.

Now its about three months later and I find a spot on my right breast that bleeds without being cut. It is sensitive at times. I make an appointment with another dermatologist, who had an opening. I go into to see her about a rash I have that wont go away completely. The assistant who called me into the room went over my history and meds. Then asked about the rash. She marked in my chart my concerns that the powder I had, was not cutting it and I wanted something better. She asked me to disrobe and handed me a folded sheet.

When the NP came in she again went over what I told the assistant. But I added the spot on my right breast. She asked me to raise my shirt up a bit. She took one look at it and immediately turns around and grabs the lighted magnifying lens off the wall. She gets in close and looks for another second and says that I will need to have that biopsied today. She asked if I had skin cancer before. I tell her no. She tells me it is good I mentioned the part of my skin that bleeds without being cut open. That is an important clue, that something is going on.

She then takes a quick look at my rash and says she has a cream that will work much better than the powder. She tells me to get dressed and they will be back in for the biopsy. I put my pants on and decide to remove the shirt, even though I wasn't told to do so. They came back into the room and from that point on it was like two bumble bees swarming around the room. They were poking me, scrapping me and then gave me a tiny round band aid.

So.

I might have cancer.

The results will be back in a few days. That is going to be a lifetime, or seem like it. BTW I know two men in my life, not related to me, that have breast cancer. One had both breasts removed.

I hope everything works out for you. Very sorry to hear your concerns weren't examined properly. Doctors should be on high alert when it comes to any patient complaint but especially when it's one involving a vital organ or an intimate part.

Never I'm 23 and never had a medical at the doctors.

I am 33 and I have never had this done.

Hasn't happened to me or even brought up during a physical exam by my doctor.

I'm not surprised but am dismayed that the male breast is so completely ignored by the medical industry.

Just one time during a physical while still in the military.

For some reason my female doctor does this on me at every physical with her as well as squeeze each nipple like a female breast exam, although very, very brief! My nipples are very sensitive and I actually enjoy her doing it!

I have never had a breast exam by a medical professional. I do perform one monthly on myself as should all women and men.

I've been told, over the phone, buy an office assistant, that it is Basal cell carcinoma.

I have never had one done. I think it is done when there is a complainor iit is required

Understand the risks and dangers of male breast cancer, but never been examined or even asked if I examine myself.

I've never been asked, or instructed, to examine myself; but 10 years ago I had one nipple (left side) had a cyst back in the ductwork somewhere that caused tenderness/mild pain in the nip, and an occasional discharge. The MD who checked it out initiallly did a breast exam both sides, pinching the nipples hard (there was nothing erotic about this, maybe in another setting) and carefully went over both pecs and into the armpits looking for lumps.

While he was working, was telling me about male breast cancer - said men are about 5-10% of the reported cases, and it can be fatal more quickly because 1.) too many (including some in the medical profession) don't look for it assuming that men can't get breast cancer, and 2.) having less breast/pec mass, once a cancer appears it tends to spread more quickly into the body, doesn't have as far to go. Women have an advantage there to a degree, more cushioning, more time for discovery.

** Side trip: Male Lactation - while I was checking out my own situation and finding out that men and women are mostly identical ABOVE the waist, I ran across numerous accounts of men breastfeeding their children. It's rare, but evidently does happen; supposedly it takes much time to induce but the credible source below outlined guys (several in remote locations like a missionary would be), whose wives had died or dried up at childbirth and the husbands were able to take over nursing duty.

The balance of power between the sexes could change if that got noised around, ("Dear, it's your night to get out of bed and nurse the kid!") What will you pay me to keep it quiet??

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-males-can-lactate/

Yes I had to have a mammogram as I had very tender breasts. My doctor said let's get a mammogram to make sure nothing is going on. All came back negative and determined meds I was was the cause of the tenderness. I don't envy you women who go through this every year. Have a great empathy for you.

I have had two breast exams 20 years apart. The first was done by a very professional doctor, as a result of a complaint about one of my breast hurting. After a thorough examination he stated that it was probably due to a muscle strain.

The second exam was conducted by a very unprofessional doctor, as a result of the same complaint about one of my breast hurting. His examination consisted of taking his hand and forming it into a "duck bill" shape, and "honking" my breast twice. His professional manner saved him though when he stated, "no problem". Talk about a Quake! Fortunately he waddled out the door a short time later. Really...true story.

Most unprofessional behaviour. Should have had his wings clipped.

Yes I have when I was starting puberty and I had a hard, sore lump under one nipple. The doctor said it was due to increasing hormones and that it would resolve itself, which it did in several months.

Never had one done.

I've had quite a few breast exams during play but never in a real examination situation. It's always something I enjoy and it's good to know that no lumps are found.

I know from a doctor being diagnostizied in breast cancer - He has survived.

Since I have gynecomastia not a severe cases as I have seen on the internet. But I have a couple of bras and I would say I am about a b cup. I am aware of my body and pay attention to changes. That is how I once discovered a lump in my armpit. You need to be aware of your body changes. There was once an announcer by the name of Rod Rowdy I believe that was his name he was the guy that would say "Come on down," "Your the next contestant on the Price is Right" he died of breast cancer.

Breast cancer is rare in males but does happen. Most doctors do not include breast exams but should be done just as it is done in females.

Have you ever had a breast exam in a real medical situation?

NO. Not one single doctor ever checked my breasts in all the years I have had physical exams. Having Gynecomastia, which is an enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males, there literally is a handful to check, too.

Hi,

no, in real exam situation, I'be never had any breast exam so far.

But in PlayDoc exams ;-) I love breast exams done by a woman. The best we once had, was a mutual breast exam. And I had the impression, that she loved it, too. As well having her breasts palpated by me, as well as palpating mine...

I had a np do a breast exam once during my annual physical. She was palpating my abdomen then she moved up to my chest and starting feeling around in a circular motion. She said yes I do breast exams for all of my patients including the men.

Yes, it exists;

I remember I heard a male collegue at work telling he had to undergo a mammogram once.