Testicular Issue??

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I had a left Orchiectomy perfomed around 20 years ago. I was told by surgeon post op that he had had difficulty removing all of the testicle but "had got most of it out". Since then I have experinced what looked like something hanging into my scrotum where the testicle was which would sometimes retract above the scrotum and couldnt be seen. I had discomfort from the area with slight discomfort radiating into my lower abdomen. As the years have progressed I found a small hard area to the left of my navel developing which causes discomfort radiating into my back if this is pressed. I have had a CT scan and being told they cannot see what the hard area is and it has been left at that. I now have bloating and radiating pain all over inside my abdomen and this hard area is now much bigger. Told by doctors that because nothing shows on CT then it is of muscular origin. I saw a physiotherapist who has told me that the hard area (mass) is not of Muscular or Skeletal origin and has oput this in my medical notes.

This last year I am feeling sick all the timethe hard area (mass) seems much bigger but being told by latest CT scan this area does not show up yet it can be felt physically by hand examination. I am now no longer eating, no appetite, feel sick and got stabbing pains in my abdomen.

I did google and found "Growing Intra-Abdominal Mass after Radical Orchiectomy" 

Could you please advise.

  • Good morning raytrev,

     

    Thank you for getting in touch and welcome to our online community, I hope you find it supportive. My name is Helen and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

    I am sorry you are experiencing current symptoms of abdominal pain, you’re no longer eating and feel sick. It’s understandable you are concerned about these symptoms because nothing has shown up on your previous CT scan.

    From your previous experience, I can appreciate you may be worried about cancer and I really do hope your symptoms may be caused by another health condition.

    It’s natural to look up symptoms online to try and find information about what could be causing your symptoms. Until you have seen a doctor for a new medical assessment, I would encourage you to refrain from “googling” your symptoms. This can quite often increase anxiety and take you to sources of information which may not be relevant.

    As you say the hard area in your abdomen is getting bigger, a doctor needs to physically examine you and rule out potential causes of your symptoms. They can also prescribe any medications to help relieve your pain and nausea.

    On the Macmillan support line, we haven’t got access to your medical records and are unable to diagnose your symptoms.

    My recommendation is that you seek a new medical assessment as soon as possible through your GP, NHS 111, or for any new, worsening or changing symptoms today such as feeling dehydrated, experiencing increased abdominal pain, have a raised temperature, you’re vomiting, or you’re having difficulty passing urine please go to your nearest A&E.

     

    I hope this information is helpful but if you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to get back in touch.

    Best wishes,

     

    Helen, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or email us. 

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