I would also like to note I (stupidly) waited around 3 weeks before seeking help and regret that. So if anyone out there is worried about a lump or bump, get it checked out straight away! 

Hi Oggyjay,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you have found a lump behind your nipple and can understand your anxiety. I am not a male either, although I know that there have been some men on this site, who have had breast cancer. I understand that about 400 men in the UK are diagnosed with this each year. We all tend to let our imaginations run riot with our emotions at this stage and these can take us to some dark places at times.

You are way ahead of yourself here. Cancer treatments have improved tremendously in the past few years. I lost my mum to breast cancer and I was terrified for my 2 children too. I have since had 2 bouts within a year of each other. It is now 14 years since I was first diagnosed and in that time I have seen them both leave school, go to university, graduate, find gainful employment, marry and provide me with two beautiful granddaughters. I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

Although we  are always advised to get any lump checked out, I doubt that your 3 week delay will make any difference. 

The answer about a mammogram is that this is down to your consultant. Some men do have a mammogram, but others just have an ultrasound, a blood test and possibly a biopsy. If you have a biopsy, you may have to wait 1-2 weeks to get the results. 

I hope that your appointment comes through soon, as the unknown is a terrible place to be. Irrespective of the outcome, you will feel better once you know what you are dealing with. I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found. 

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you for your kind welcome and words Jolamine. Luckily, my beautiful wife has been really supportive and reassuring. Being the person I am I went on a massive google spree when I found out I’d been referred for screening and read up the statistics and how rare it is in men.

However, it is difficult to stop the mind from wandering into that dark place. I am trying to take it a day at a time until I find out more. Luckily, I’m at the end of my two week wait tomorrow so will be going into hospital tomorrow afternoon.

Still apprehensive, but even just knowing that is weirdly reassuring.

It’s amazing to hear from someone who has been through it and has come through the other end of a diagnosis. My hope is that, if I go through it all myself, I can offer the reassurance you have given me.

Thanks again.

Will update tomorrow on how the screening goes xx

Hi Oggyjay,

I am glad to hear that your initial wait is nearly over and I hope that all goes well tomorrow, Google is nobody's friend at this stage, as I'm sure you've already discovered. 

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow an keeping my fingers crossed.

Kind regards,

Jolamine 

Hi Oggyjay,

I am glad to hear that your initial wait is nearly over and I hope that all goes well tomorrow, Google is nobody's friend at this stage, as I'm sure you've already discovered. 

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow an keeping my fingers crossed.

Kind regards,

Jolamine