Male - noticed a lump near left nipple

Hi, I know the default answer, and the correct one is to go to GP, I'm really not keen to go there as an initial response. The middle of last week I felt a lump when I was smoothing my t-shirt (so not directly on skin). I kinda figured it was a spot or something and didn't think much of it. I looked later, no signs of a spot, I then struggled to find the lump (in some positions I can feel it easier than others). Essentially it's long and feels a bit jumpy, maybe 1.5 cm in length and it's right beside the surrounding skin of the nipple. It is painless to press on. The issue I have is it can be really, really hard to feel it, and that's what makes me really hesitant to visit the gp, the chances of them finding it are really low so trying to see if anyone has experienced anything similar and if there's anything it's likely to be? There's no swelling, enlargement or anything else. 
 

thanks for any experience anyone can share, I'm aware this is not so common in males. 

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  • Hello LeehartSco, 

    I think it would definitely be best to see your GP about this and they will be in the best position to tell you more about what it might be. Don't feel hesitant as they are well trained to spot these things even when they are really hard to feel. You could mention that you find it is hard to feel. I hope that you will hear from others here who have had something similar but really the only way to know for sure what it might be is to get in touch with your doctor. 

    Best of luck with your appointment. I hope it all goes well for you! 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello LeehartSco, 

    I think it would definitely be best to see your GP about this and they will be in the best position to tell you more about what it might be. Don't feel hesitant as they are well trained to spot these things even when they are really hard to feel. You could mention that you find it is hard to feel. I hope that you will hear from others here who have had something similar but really the only way to know for sure what it might be is to get in touch with your doctor. 

    Best of luck with your appointment. I hope it all goes well for you! 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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