getting the breast out of life

Excuse the terrible pun in the headding. i was trying to think of something funny
Hello all. Im Anthony. i wanted to join here to learn a bit i guess, maybe get some help on some ways .
I have been a bit shy and reserved about myself since early teenage days, when all my friends grew facial hair and muscles. i grew hips and breasts. and yep that meant the rest of my highschool days i wore baggy t shirts and hoodies. i must of been such a pain to my parents refusing to see doctors on more than one occasion. i felt fine and fit. i just....didnt have the most masculin body.
Anyway im 31 now. im starting "finally" to accept my body is a bit different. learnt to not get angry at people if they mistakenly call me "miss, or her.. or she"... but in my sort of "ITS OKAY TO HAVE BOOBS" mental growth, i have learnt that my mums aunties, my grandmother. and my mother all had breast cancer , my mums aunty had it twice, and died from it i have since learnt. i dont have any of those women in my life anymore sadly and i was too stubborn to talk about my own breasts with them when they were alive.
so i guess....i feel somewhat a drift...... 31 year old guy ... im 5ft 9. 55kilos... with "thanks to the lady at BNT" D cup breasts........now paranoid about their health and prospects.............
Big smiles to you all
Anthony

Hello all. Im Anthony. i wanted to join here to learn a bit i guess, maybe get some help on some ways .
I have been a bit shy and reserved about myself since early teenage days, when all my friends grew facial hair and muscles. i grew hips and breasts. and yep that meant the rest of my highschool days i wore baggy t shirts and hoodies. i must of been such a pain to my parents refusing to see doctors on more than one occasion. i felt fine and fit. i just....didnt have the most masculin body.
Anyway im 31 now. im starting "finally" to accept my body is a bit different. learnt to not get angry at people if they mistakenly call me "miss, or her.. or she"... but in my sort of "ITS OKAY TO HAVE BOOBS" mental growth, i have learnt that my mums aunties, my grandmother. and my mother all had breast cancer , my mums aunty had it twice, and died from it i have since learnt. i dont have any of those women in my life anymore sadly and i was too stubborn to talk about my own breasts with them when they were alive.
so i guess....i feel somewhat a drift...... 31 year old guy ... im 5ft 9. 55kilos... with "thanks to the lady at BNT" D cup breasts........now paranoid about their health and prospects.............
Big smiles to you all

Anthony
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Thanks for the welcome! ive been doing reading around the traps of male breast cancer etc. Ive been adviced to get a decent blood test to hopefully figure out what has caused my body to grow much like this. i do have a question though. did anyone here have a mammogram in your 30s?
and periodic pain from time to time? i know ill shoot all these questions again to the doctor, just wondering i guess.
my breasts will get rather tender, almost too sensitive to touch sometimes. usually lasts a day or two. and then goes away for a few weeks.
You've come to the right place for support, any advice and a laugh or two with some of the threads in the forum.
All the best.
@PeterB
I know these men are very active in the BC groups either on here or on Facebook etc...
one of the groups on Facebook is this https://www.facebook.com/mensbreastcancerforum/
I had mammograms in my late 20's and 30's due to lumps and bumps etc... it can be painful for a bit afterwards for a few hours or day or 2
... But I am more thinking like AllyJay has suggested that you get some testing done, if you haven't already about
- What levels your hormones are at etc...
- How long ago since your Mum and significant other female members have passed away from Breast Cancer their information might give you some helpful clues going forward.
- it might help you to see a specialist who can check all those things above and then check for any genes that are common in this area of BC
- Is your dad still alive and able to chat with you about this ? What about Female Cousins from your Aunties, they might be able to shed some light on which type of breast cancer etc.
- Was it your mothers Mother (grandmother to you ) that had Breast Cancer ?
hope that is not bombarding you with too much information.The Helpline would also be good to call on Monday.... ( I sent you an inbox - with links to things for the forum and how to find breast care nurses etc. it also has the HELPLINE info on it ) BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258
If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Fridays.
There is also a Mens BC group on here
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/20-men-living-with-breast-cancer
Soldiercrab
As to your family history I believe you need to discuss thi risk with GP and request a referral to a breast surgeon who will assess risk factors and advise on tbe appropriate screening etc. They can refer for gentic testing and can also discuss surgical options if that's what you want also.
Ask away if you want more info. Kath x
I'll be sure to come back Monday with what I'm told at the doctors. It's a bit of a big step I guess for me seing a doctor especially when I feel okay. Learning to live my boobs is going to take some Time I think.
As to your inter-gender curiousity, perhaps you could get a referral to a psychologist who would be very helpful to talk through these issues with. Good luck with your enquiries into your breast issues.
If you do get diagnosed with breast cancer, join the BCNA male breast cancer forum and you'll get loads of help from men like myself who've been through treatment.
Are you on any medication? Some medication increase hormone levels that can cause breast development and in some cases even a milky discharge.
My brother on tbe other hand had enlarged breasts as a teenager and was very overweight. He went on to lose allnof it and remained thin all his life but his frame is more narrow shouldered and wider hipped...nit as pronounced as myself, but I think he just inherited our genetic frame. I one son who more like me but got his fsthers shoulders so its not noticeable.
This article gives brief information about it. I expect you have already done some reading.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070920072156.htm
Correct ... boob size is irrelevant to BC. A buddy is a triathlete and has a dead flat chest (no boob) and she also got BC.
Sorry to hear of the family history .... but good that your Mum wasn’t affected by it.
All the best with your research xxx