Did You Hear About The Guy In The Breast Diagnostic Center?

Archie Brown has this friend who had to have a mammogram yesterday. This is a guy, old guy, ex-jock, old fashioned and overly modest. Not long ago he discovered a painful lump in his right breast. He thought at first it might be a boil in a very delicate place. But when it did not develop like a boil, he went to see his family doctor. Because Arch's friend's mom died of breast cancer when she was 56 and her mom died of breast cancer when only 27, the doctor sent my friend to the breast diagnostic center. The idea of cancer made Archie's friend keep the appointment, despite his discomfort in going to that clinic.

When he arrived he was very self conscious. It did not help that he had to sit in the waiting room with his patient id wrist band letting all of the women in the room with him know that he was not just there waiting for his wife. And then twice his name was called out loud so they could get information and have him sign some papers at the reception window.


He was not sure if he was more embarrassed in the waiting room or in the examination room. The nurse and the doctor, both women, were nice to him, but he was uncomfortable undressing and being "palpated" by the professionals.


The test results determined that Archies's friend has a condition called gynecomastia. That is an inflamation of the soft tissue of the breasts of men. The doctor thinks the condition is a side effect of blood pressure medication my friend takes. There is no danger to one's health. My friend was very relieved.


But Archie's friend thought the incident should be publicized on the blog site to let others know that breast cancer is not uncommon, even in men. He would advise you to be aware of that fact and pay attention to your body's signals. And don't let modesty or macho self images or embarrassment keep you from getting the tests you need to be sure of your physical condition!


Archie told his friend he would spread the word!

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