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Low Testosterone Levels?

watsonjrm
watsonjrm CSN Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Testicular Cancer #1
Hi, I'm a 31 year old that was treated for embryonal cell carcinoma 5 years ago. I have been healthy since but have slowly gained weight over that time despite keeping relatively active and I definitely have a pot belly and fatigue. I know sometimes low testosterone levels can be associated with these symptoms. Has anyone else experienced this and tried testosterone replacement therapy with any success?
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
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    Hello,

    You may want to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with your questions. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345. I wish you the very best.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
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  • InvestIndy
    InvestIndy CSN Member Posts: 3
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    Yes to weight gain
    went through same diagnosis and had lost 50 lbs to become underweight during chemo's. 1.5 years later gained all back plus 10 more lbs.

    After exxperiencing this weight swing I had my oncologist test testosterone. And yes levels were not found to be low as in a serious problem, but definitely barely in the normal level. Was referred to a specialist (endocrinologist) and have an appointmtent in a week.

    I am actually eating less than before I was challenged with cancer fight. There appears to be some pattern here....
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