Prayers needed...PLEASE

**mom23boyz** · 12-07-2008, 07:20 PM

My DS13 asked me the other night if boys can get nipple cancer. He laughed and I didn't really get into male breast cancer with him because he is a worry wart and a few years ago my brother had testicular cancer. Well.....yesterday while waiting for DS12's football game to start DS13 layed his in my lap. I put my hand on his chest and noticed a bit of "swelling" in his nipple area, I began feeling around and he has a large lump in his breast area. I am going to get him into the DR tomorrow but for now I am praying its something non-serious, a cyst maybe or normal for his age. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated!!

**LuvMyHubby** · 12-07-2008, 07:26 PM

I'm sure that it will turn out to be just a cyst. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and I hope that your answer will be in the form of good news very soon.

**kittykatstrong** · 12-07-2008, 07:34 PM

I will pray for everything to be normal.

**Mom23boys** · 12-07-2008, 08:00 PM

I will be praying that it is nothing serious. MY DS#2 and DS#3 have both had pain and swelling in the nipples. I also took them to the doctor because I was also worried. It turned out to be swollen lymph nodes. Hopefully you will receive good news too.

**joyofsix** · 12-07-2008, 08:03 PM

It's probably gynecomastia. Totally normal and nothing to worry about.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic934.htm
Gynecomastia is the most common cause for male breast evaluation. It is common in infancy, adolescence, and in middle-aged to older adult males. One estimate is that 60-90% of infants have transient gynecomastia due to the high estrogen state of pregnancy.

The next peak of occurrence is during puberty, with a prevalence ranging from 4-69%. Some reports have shown a transient increase in estradiol concentration at the onset of puberty in boys who develop gynecomastia. Pubertal gynecomastia usually has an onset in boys aged 10-12 years. It generally regresses within 18 months, and persistence is uncommon in men older than 17 years.

**Michelle68** · 12-07-2008, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by joyofsix

It's probably gynecomastia. Totally normal and nothing to worry about.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic934.htm
Gynecomastia is the most common cause for male breast evaluation. It is common in infancy, adolescence, and in middle-aged to older adult males. One estimate is that 60-90% of infants have transient gynecomastia due to the high estrogen state of pregnancy.

The next peak of occurrence is during puberty, with a prevalence ranging from 4-69%. Some reports have shown a transient increase in estradiol concentration at the onset of puberty in boys who develop gynecomastia. Pubertal gynecomastia usually has an onset in boys aged 10-12 years. It generally regresses within 18 months, and persistence is uncommon in men older than 17 years.

My 12 y.o. DS had this in both nipples a few months ago. I figured it was gynecomastia, but I took him to the doctor anyway. The M.D. confirmed the diagnosis. After a few months the lumps went away. I'm hoping it's the same for your DS. Please keep us updated.

**my4littlebuffaloes** · 12-07-2008, 08:22 PM

I hope everything goes well at the doctor.

**FrugalMomof3** · 12-07-2008, 08:44 PM

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way and PLEASE keep us posted!

**PrairieRose** · 12-07-2008, 08:46 PM

Sending up good thoughts and vibes for you.

**PaulaMM** · 12-07-2008, 08:49 PM

You and your family definately have my prayers.

**emily_hope** · 12-07-2008, 08:52 PM

Sending up prayers for your son... please do keep us posted. (((HUGS)))

**Rebookie** · 12-07-2008, 09:10 PM

I am praying super hard for your family!!! Hopefully it's some weird prepubescent boobie thing.

**pinetree** · 12-07-2008, 09:11 PM

Sending prayers up for you, waiting to hear good news from the dr.

**hestlauss** · 12-07-2008, 09:48 PM

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hopefully it is just Gynecomastia or a blocked sweatgland. Please keep us posted. I will also pray for freedom from worry for all of you while you wait for news from your doctor.