Lump near nipple prompts medical check

Angel Lopez discovered a lump near his nipple after returning from a trip to Nepal. Initially, he thought it was a "fatty lump," but his partner encouraged him to consult a doctor. His experience highlights the importance of awareness regarding male breast cancer, a condition that is often overlooked.

Diagnosis confirms rare condition

According to an account published on October 19 by the Spanish HuffPost, Lopez underwent an ultrasound and a biopsy, which led to a diagnosis of breast cancer 15 days later. He was stunned by the diagnosis, as breast cancer is commonly associated with women in the collective imagination.

Male breast cancer remains rare

In France, the Health Insurance indicates that breast cancer in men represents less than 1% of all breast cancers. These figures emphasize that while the risk is not frequent, it is not non-existent.

Awareness over self-examination emphasized

Lopez's testimony serves as a sensitization tool, emphasizing the importance of self-examination. However, there is no recommendation for male self-examination by palpation, nor evidence that a self-examination program would save lives. The key message is that if an individual notices an abnormality, they should not trivialize it and should seek medical advice.

Signs to watch for in breast tissue

Symptoms that should prompt a consultation include a hard, persistent lump or located near the nipple, changes in the skin of the breast such as persistent redness, thickening, unusual appearance, or wound, and retraction, deviation, or change in the nipple.