mamograms

[walt]

hi folks,i recently had some clearish nipple discharge on the rt side , i bent over to pick up an item and felt a small  pop in my rt breast then for a few days a clearish discharge ,i did put a pad in my bra so it didn`t stain my shirt . so after a good breast exam my doc found a swollen lymph gland in my rt armpit so he ordered a mamogram. he said it was most likely lymph fluid that was in a cyst.so far nothing else has happened and no more drainage but he wants the mamo for a base line.
has anyone else had a mamogram ?

[xelnaga13]

I did in order to get my insurance to cover gyno surgery. It lasted about 15 minutes. They pour a lot of gel on your chest, but its actually pretty relaxing.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

For most men with gynecomastia, a mammogram is not necessary.  In Walt's case, the findings definitely needed a mammogram just to be sure that everything was OK.

It is unfortunate that insurance companies frequently require a mammogram.  The diagnosis of gynecomastia is made by physical exam.  In my opinion, ANY excess tissue on a male chest should be termed gynecomastia.  It is virtually always a combination of some ratio of gland and fat.  Therefore, a mammogram to determine if there is gland tissue present is redundant and unnecessary.  But unfortunately, insurance companies will go to any extreme to avoid paying for this surgery.

Dr Jacobs

[walt]

hello all, the mamogram i am getting is the regular plate type, if they find something i will be getting an ultrasound mamo.I will keep posting on this , thanx .

[hammer]

Walt, I have had both a mammogram and altrasound about Febuary and I need a six mouth recheck  in Aug. I felt a lump in my right breast so made an appointment everything looked good in the right but the left look like it had suffered from some trauma, however I have no idea of anything happening.

It was not that big of a deal but that exray machine really does press the breast very hard.

Good luck!

Bob aka Hammer

[TigerPaws]

Walt, I have had both a mammogram and altrasound about Febuary and I need a six mouth recheck  in Aug. I felt a lump in my right breast so made an appointment everything looked good in the right but the left look like it had suffered from some trauma, however I have no idea of anything happening.

It was not that big of a deal but that exray machine really does press the breast very hard.

Good luck!

Bob aka Hammer

Agreed! My first mammogram was very uncomfortable, my breasts were still growing and I hurt for several days afterword.

[walt]

hi Hammer , thanx for the reply  the wife says mamo`s  are not painfull but she has no pain in her boobs  , mine do hurt alot of the time so ill deal with whatever comes i guess .i have a small BB size lump in the left breast but the right one is the one that had the discharge. cancers run rampant in both sides of the family and my sister and i both have pituitary issues so im hoping for the best.

[hammer]

Walt, I will keep you in my prayers that all is well, for you!

God Bless!

Bob aka Hammer

[walt]

Thank You Hammer.

[jdb]

Hi Walt,
I had a mammogram about three weeks ago for a small pea sized lump in my left breast.  The mammogram did squash my breasts between plates but despite having painful breasts it did not hurt much.  I think that they took care as I told them that they were tender.  

Normally on men they only xray them sideways as they are usually not large enough to do it any other way but on mine they did a top scan as well.

I then went on to have an ultrasound and then a double biopsy and even the biopsy was pain free.  The lump was benign, so all was well.  I did learn that my breasts scanned just like female ones and I had a high proportion of breast tissue.  

I wish you well with yours.

[walt]

greetings all , i had my mamogram today two pix of each side then i was told i would need an ultrasound, they did it same appointment. what was found was a couple of small calcifications and the radiologyst told me they were :normal for 52 yr old breasts: i just have to wait for results from my provider, still have the swollen nodes under the arm though.that will be another apptment with a breast speciallist im guessing. anyone had similar experiances??

Be well my freinds. Walt

[hammer]

Walt, not, under the arm. I will continue to keep you in my prayers that the rest of the reports come back as great, no problem!

The hardest part is always the waiting, so hopefully you won't need to do that to long!


God speed my friend,

Bob

[walt]

thanx Bob , node is still swollen and mildly painfull when palpitated,its above the bra line so i can wear my support without any extra discomfort.im not sure whats next but ill post as progress goes on. im hoping for the best , Walt