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Survey
Hey everyone, my name is Paul Hogan and I am currently a psychology student at the California State University in Fresno. I am currently conducting research on the life outlooks of cancer survivors. If you could spare 10 minutes of your time to take a survey, I would greatly appreciate it. I myself am a past cancer…
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What to expect
Hello, i went to the doctor last monday with what i had thought was a kidney stone. they found a lump on my left testicle. i spent the day at the hospital getting xrays, ultrasounds, and then to a specialist. i had the testicle removed wednesday. the doctor said the cat scan also showed a golf ball size tumor on my kidney.…
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Here we go again
Five year ago i had kidney cancer of the left kidney and it was tottaly removed and now i have a hard mass the size of a dried bean on my left testical.I went to my regular doctor friday she would not speculate on what it was.She set me up for a ultra sound and to see a urologist for the same day.I have a couple of…
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Introducing...Nick
Hello Everyone, My name is Nick. I am 31 years old, and I am a 3 year testicular cancer survivor. I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I have never been part of a cancer survivors group or living with cancer group. A little aboutt my disease for those who are interested. I was diagnosed when I was 28. I was stage…
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Can someone please help?
I'm 15 years old and i think that i might have testicualer cancer. I noticed a lump about a year ago and havent told anyone about it. Today i noticed that there is another lump about the same size right next to the first one, i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions or if someone could tell me what might happen if i…
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What should I do?
Hi, i am chris turner. I am 17 years old and I have found a little lump on my testical, and i dont know what i should do, and im kinda scared...all comments and info would be appreciated, please send a reply 2 sweet_lovable_kid@hotmail.com if u dont mind...thank you
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caretaker - no one to talk to
my husband (age 32) was diagnosed in december with TC the second time around. the first time was exactly 5 years ago - december 2000. that time he had the orchiectomy, rplnd, then lung metasteses & chemo. this time he is on surveillance - the pathology report said no vascular/lymphatic invasion, docs thought we caught it…
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Penile Cancer Support
Hi. I have posted under the Penile cancer link.My 45 year old boyfriend & high schhol sweetheart,was recently diagnosed with squamous cell cancer & I have decided to start a group on yahoo on this topic,as there does not seem to be much out there as far as contacting others with this.We are currently waiting on x-ray…
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My story
This is my personal journey with TC. I should get my diagnosis on Monday. I will use this post as my online diary. My wife and I are under a significant amount of stress right now and being diagnosed with cancer will only increase that stress. Somehow though i feel in some ways my diagnosis might refocus our family on what…
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testicular Cancer after radical prostatectomy
I had radical pc withoutnerve sparing on Aug.18 with the Da Vinchi. Something went wrong and I had emergency exploratory on the 19th was given 5 units of blood. gleasons were 8's and 9's. The cancer had already escaped the capsule and invade nerves and soft tissue. My recovery has been very slow. Now my question is this.…
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please help
I HAD HODSKINS BACK IN 89 HAD CHEMO ALL IS GOOD NOW.BUT I HAD A SMALL NOT COME UP IN MY RIGHT NUT.IT WAS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PEE.I LET IT GO FOR A WHILE HOPING IT WAS NOTHING.IT GOT BIGGER AND I WENT TO THE DOC.HE SAID I HAD A HERNIA I THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF THE WOODS.I HAD SURGERY ON 8-2-05 HE DID A SONAGRAM ON THE NUT AND…
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Been there..lost both
Hey guys! I've had both removed and I'm trying to make contact with anyone who has had the same...leave a message..Get past the cancer and move on to whats going to happen next...Your now without balls...so How do you feel?
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Anybody on TC chemo having night sweats??
I am on Cisplatin and Etoposide which make me sick the week of..and then till Monday. However, after that I get these intense night sweats. It could be from the Leukine shots that I am getting or a left-over from Chemo. The sweats are when I am asleep and I awake to being cold and the sheets very wet. Anybody have any idea…
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Back pain 2 months after radiation
I am 2 months removed from radiation and am having excruciating pain in my lower back. I have never had an ounce of back pain in my life. I lost the hair on my belly during treatment and now I am losing the hair on my back in the same general area. Any thoughts?
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Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
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TC at 17, 4% chance to live, that WAS me.
Seventeen years old, captain of the football team, a fantastic girlfriend, and a ton of friends. I woke up one morning throwing up, passing out, and disorientated. Next thing I knew, I opened my eyes and I was looking at a bright white light. I thought I was standing at the gates of heaven. Turns out I couldn't see the…
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My story
I hope I can serve as an inspiration...My first encounter with cancer was when I was 5 years old. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was very hard for my father who was managing his own company and us two kids. Mom was given radiation, chemo, and a lumpectomy. She fought for the better part of three years. Back…
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Testicular Cancer AND Thyroid Cancer
My husband (age 35) was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2002. During the third follow-up CT scan a year later, a thyroid nodule was discovered. It was cancerous. I was just wondering if anyone else had both these two cancers.
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Unknown diagnosis
I mentioned a mild discomfort to my doctor yesterday and the next thing I new I was getting an ultrasound. I don't have any swelling like some describe in this forum but I was told by the lady doing the ultrasound I have some fluid buildup around "Poncho" but not "Lefty". I'm a little concerned and probably shouldn't…
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foot pain after orchiectomy
Hey, I was wondering if anyone else was experiencing foot pain after the orchiectomy. Its been a year and a half since mine and i still get it from time to time on the same side as the removed testicle.
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Just finished my chemo 8/03
I had my left testicle removed April 28, 2003 and started 3 rounds of chemotherapy BEP which is the standard protocol for this. I'm still having problems with tiredness and other side effects and wanted to know if anyone can offer some insight as to how long the side effects will last. Also, I'll be happy to talk with…
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Father and Son with TC
I am wondering if my story is unique. In 1995, my son (at 16) had germ cell tc. In May of 2003, I (father at 44 yrs old)was diagnosed with seminoma TC. Is this at all common, father and son to both have TC? My TC was stage 1 seminoma, had it removed and am now faced with the question of do I proceed with prophylactic…
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radition colitis
Hi ya all,, ?? do anyone of u have or know about radation colitis,, when my nodes got zapped my colon took a good frying 2 n now iam on meds a few times a day, am wondering if the fried part of my colon can b removed n i can get back 2 my sorta normal way of living. Thanks 4 ur time n info Mark a.k.a abartender
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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Son just diagnosed
My 24 yr son was just diagnosed with testicular cancer. I am told it is 100 % curable. What should I expect?
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Get your testosterone level checked!!!
Hi, My husband had TC twice, and has two nifty scars to prove it - they remind me of those pockets on suit vests. Anyway, he and the doctors are trying to get his testosterone level up to the 400s but that is a guess because he never got a baseline test done! He didn't have one done in all of his follow-up after the first…
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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my brother's diagnosis
hi, starting just ten days ago, my younger brother (30) went to the dr and the straight to the urologist then straight to the hospital. three days ago he had surgery to remove the cancerous testicle and tonight the diagnosis: stage 3 nonseminoma cancer. there are tumors in both lungs. BUT, his oncologist (supposedly a…
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Slow Recovery
I was diagnosed in March 02. Had an RPNLD in April 02. Finished 3 courses of BEP (which very nearly killed me) August 02. I have been cleared to return to full time work since January 03 and have not been able to work a full 40 hour week since. I have not been hungry for nearly a year (I eat by the clock). Though my white…