male breast lump

[Pip132]

I have had a unilateral breast lump since I was 16 ( I am now 62). It grew from the size of a pea to it's present size (10cm x 8cm) by the time I was 30 and has stayed the same for the last 32 years. It is obvious and as such I have considered surgery to remove it for cosmetic reasons but am no longer concerned. It is not painful and my question is can I be reasonably sure that after all this time it is not cancer?

[Beau1961]

One more thing I should mention. I have a lump on the palm of my hand, that I've had since I was little. They did a Biopsy when I was 30 and found out it was a benign Neuroma. This is a non Cancerous tumor that grows on the nerves. It is very soft and does not hurt. My brother has some on his back near the ribs, and my other brother has a couple on his arm. These are inherited from past generations and usually skip a
generation. Still it won't hurt to get it looked at. All the best.

[Pip132]

Thanks for your post. I am not worried at all after all these years but just curious of what it could be based on others experiences. It is irregular and not at all like a cyst and you are right I have no symptoms of illness. It fills my hand when felt  but no pain.

[Beau1961]

You have no other symptoms concerning Cancer. Itmay be just a normal cyst.
If you get overly concerned see your doctor for an x-ray ultrasound or Ct Scan.
you may be worried over nothing. Stay positive,