My husband was recently diagnosed with seminoma although there appears to be no cancer in his testicle, seems its in his pelvis. All happened very suddenly with an emergency op for blocked bowel caused by the mass. Had other complications with stoma not working and having to have a suorapubic catheter as he he couldn't pee and a recurring infection that delayed chemo. He was in hospital for almost 9 weeks. Now home and just finished 2nd round of chemo, albeit adjusted from the original plan.
I've read some people's posts about feeling guilty and, yes, that's me too! I've ended up being signed off work for 2 weeks with stress and yet it's hubby whose ill!!
My other concern is that although everyone tells me seminoma is the most curable of cancers I'm terrified it might not work as he's had nothing but complications and in the consultants words to his students "almost died twice". I'm keeping everything crossed and trying my best to keep positive for hubby's sake.
Thank you for reading. Everyone's story is individual and I'm sending huge love to everyone on this forum xx
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