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Testicular Cancer

Lymphoma or TC?
Has anyone been told by the urologist that it looks like testicular carcinoma and they performed an orchiectomy and pathology reports DLBCL diffuse large b cell lymphoma in the testis?
Chemo's impact on the brain
I am 61 years old married male and a 10 year cancer survivor. They found I had testicular cancer at the age of 50. It took the doctors a while to find it but eventually they did but the cancer had grown into my kidneys and up into my chest. A plan was put together to go thru the chemo treatments to kill this bug I had. We…
How long does the anger and hate last towards the ones you love?
I am a thyroid cancer sevior 5 years, When I first started dating my boyfriend 2 years ago I noticed his testical was off. This winter I almost died do to doctor error, which caused me to lose my ovary in February of 2016. After this happend his testical became a huge concern for me, even though he wasnt at all. We are…
Recently diagnosed with TC
Hi, Im new onboard. Was recently diagnosed with TC seminoma(classical seminoma). Im in process of staging. Have CT scan coming up next week. I am kinda scared and was researching and planning ahead to see what the treatments look like. I have came across that if God forbid it has spread i will have to do radiotherapy or…
DESCIRIBING TESTICULAR CANCER TREATMENT
My business partner insists that I could have worked through my chemo treatment which was 3 months long. Can someone perhaps describe for met the process of our chemo, it's hardships, and how long you were completely weak from the chemo and if you worked during your treatment. Also were you hospitalized for your…
Post Chemo. What to do?
So June 30th was my last chemo Infusion I was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer on March 8th I decided to start chemo as soon as possible. I now have had a month without chemo, I still get really light headed alot, I get tired of walking around and Im tired of all the post chemo symptoms. I want and need to get back to my…
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Depression in loved one
Hello, My boyfriend was diagnosed with testicular cancer back in September. He under went surgery three days later to remove the testicle and so far everything has been good. It looks like they got it early enough that he didn't need to have chemo and he is under observation. Ever since the diagnosis though he just hasn't…
Cancer survivor caregiver
Hello.My husband was diagnosed with Testicular cancer last April.He got surgery where one go his testiculrs was removed.He started his 3 round of chemo in June.It was tough on everyone because of his sidefffects.I was relieved to find out that his CT Scan was clear after the chemo treatments.We have 2 children (boy 6 and…
Fear of more chemo
I have an upcoming appointment for bloodwork to see what my tumor marker count is at. Depending on the count, I will find out further ttreatmen plan. I have already gone through a session of chemo, and it was terrible. Lots of throwing up, nausea, pain from the surgery, no energy, etc. I'm finally feeling better, but to be…
Long Term Effects of Radiation
I had surgery and underwent radiation for testicular cancer about 30 years ago when I was 25. In the last few years, I've experienced urinary problems such as frequent and sometimes a suddenly urgent need to urinate. I have also had issues with weak stream and difficulty starting to pee. These are all signs of an enlarged…
RPLND and TESTICULAR CANCER FIGHTER
Never Give Up - STORY OF A TESTICULAR CANCER FIGHTER It was April 11, 2011 I was at work and sitting on the table doing paperwork. When I stand up I felt a bad pain in my spinal cord area and was unable to walk. I call my mother because I was unable to drive back so I call my mother. She came and took me doctor after…
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Mom needs advice
I probably should have put this in the caregiver thread but I feel like I need advice that is more specific. So if I am in the wrong place, please let me know. On his 18th birthday my son was diagnosed with stage III testicular cancer. They were positive in attitude about the treatment and his recovering fully. However, as…
25 yo Husband.. 5 days down 16 to go!
my husband says he feels off after 5 straight days of chemo in the first round for TC. he's been very quick to cry. heartburn. nauseous and vomiting last night. I believe it could be depression or low testosterone. has anyone had anything similar or have any suggestions of how we can survive these next few days before his…
RetroP Lymph Node Disection
When my cancer was diagnosed I was in last stage with the cancer spread from one testicle to abdomen and throughout both lungs. After testicle removal and 4 rounds of the Einhorn Series chemo, all signs of cancer were gone. Urologists/oncologists wanted to remove all the lymph nodes "to err on the side of caution." But…
Just had an orchietomy - general questions
Hey all, thanks for all the great advice and comments here. I have just had an I/O of my right testicle yesterday, and I'm in recovery now. I have a few general questions that I hope you can help me with. I'm doing pretty well, but I'm a bit freaked out. Probably will be until the tissue and CT results come back later this…
RPLND Experiences
Hi All, my husband was diagnosed with testicular cancer (mixed germ cell tumor seminomatous and embyonal carcinoma components) in March. He had an orchiectomy and then received 4 cycles of BEP chemo to take care of what spread into his neck, chest, back and abdomen. He wrapped chemo at the beginning of June and got his…
LDH level at 933
I finally convinced my BF to go the drs for oversized testicles, the dr ordered right away an ultrasound and sent him off to the urologist,. this all happened within the last 2-3 weeks. He is suppose to have a catscan next week to check if it has spread. LDH level is 933 GCH: dr. said it was slightly elevated by 2 points.…
Frustrated
This is how I got here: 11/3/12 - Went to nephews football game, lower left back started to hurt like I needed to stretch out. Got progressively worse and spread to my stomach. Wife thought I had a kidney stone and we went to the ER. CT scan was done where two masses were found, one was 3.6 cm the other was 1.8 cm. I was…
cart before the horse?
Hello, I'm new to this board, but not to this web site, I'm a two time cancer survior. This site has always proven to have insight so I'm hoping someone can help us. My Brother in law just had surgery to remove an enlarged testicle. The biopsy came back postive for cancer. What confuses us is that the urologist wants to do…
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Discussion Board and Chat Spam
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neuropathy many years later
I has a seminoma in 1975 at age 27. Had surgery to remove affected teste. Follow up treatment consisted of 3000 rads to lower abdomin. About 20 years later I started to develop motor issues from waste down, more on R than L [R was surgery side]. Since that time it has slowly worsened to the point where now I have a…
British 38year survivor
Hi, I am British (Scottish actually) and had testicular cancer 38 years ago at the age of 22years. In those days surgery and radiation treatment was radical, but nevertheless life saving. Not knowing good from bad, the radiation treatment which I received spent twenty years or so slowly damaging my pelvic nerve system. The…
Just Starting
Hey Everyone. I am a 29y/o out in CA, married with 3 kids and 1 due in November. I had been watching a 'growth' in my left testicle for about 6-8 months - but oculdn't afford to have it checked out due to no health insurance. I finally had an infarction 1 night while coaching my sons football practice and ended up in the…
Would like to know about RPLND vs. Chemotherapy
I will be 20 years old in a month or so, I have a girlfriend and no kids. I am going to Kansas City to the medical center at KU to see Dr. Thrasher ( Not sure on spelling of the name) I was wondering just so I kind to know what to expect when I talk to him, what is a good choice for a young adult like myself. RPLND or…
Private Message Spam
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Question after first post-I/O follow-up
I was hoping someone might be able to shed a little light on my first post I?O follow-up visit yesterday -- first a little background: I was diagnosed back in April, and had my left I/O about a week later. No elevated tumor markers pre or post, and Path report came back as 100% pure seminoma with no signs of spread; there…
Private Message Spam
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