What Happens Next?

Hi.

Your ultrasound technician won't really be able to tell you much. Although mine did tell me mine was abnormal. A consultant will review it quite quickly and make a call on whether you need a CT scan to investigate further. Mine was reviewed the same day but that was because it was early in lockdown 1 and the hospital was pretty much empty apart from me. I actually had the CT scan that same day too.  But that process will normally take a week or two to progress through.

They will make a final call based on the CT scan. No biopsies for this because that would risk spreading the cancer. If they do decide it is cancer they'll schedule your operation quite quickly.  Testicular cancer is serious, but it is also very curable, so you will be high priority.

The operation isn't nearly as bad as you'd imagine.  It sounds silly, but try not to worry. You'll receive great care.

Best wishes

G

Thanks for info, Teahupo - much appreciated.

My story, in brief, so far: found a small pea-sized lump behind my left tescicle - seems to be seperate from the testicle itself; doctors appointment next day - doctor advised it doesn't seem too concerning, but arranged an ultrasound. 

I'm hoping it's a harmless cyst (given the location and characteristics), but I'm preparing myself (as best I can) for the possibility of a cancer diagnosis. 

The worry just seems to be consuming me at the moment - I can't seem to get myself to do anything else all day. 

Well here's hoping it is just a cyst, it sounds likely. 

Best wishes

G

Thanks, Teahupo. Fingers crossed. 

My GP said I should hear something about my ultrasound/specialist appointment within two weeks. Does this sound about right in your experience? Sorry to ask so many questions - I don't really have anyone around here I can discuss things with, so I'm somewhat on my own with this.

Hi. My initial ultrasound was only a few days after my first GP appointment. But that was in lockdown 1 when the hospitals were pretty much empty apart from emergencies, so I don't think that was normal.

G