My partner just had TC confirmed at urology yesterday. Had bloods taken now waiting on result and date for op and CT scan.
We are both petrified, I am trying to be positive as I know success rate is high, but the fear of the unknown is hard to bear.
he has also had hip pain for a few months and some mild stomach ache on and off, my head is down a rabbit hole of worry and already panicking that is spread beyond TC.
Hi Chelsea
Welcome to the Online Community.
I am sorry to hear that your partner has just had a diagnosis of testicular cancer.
I understand it is a worrying time for you both and it is natural to feel as you do.
The reason for the CT scan is to check exactly where the cancer is and to give a provisional stage. Hopefully that will be done quickly and he can get a date for his surgery in the near future.
I know what you mean about the fear of the unknown and everything can feel a bit overwhelming whilst going through a diagnosis. I personally found with my own cancer once I knew exactly what I was dealing with and what the treatment was and when it would happen, things felt much more under control.
Whilst waiting for my own treatment plan, I found it helpful to try to keep to normal routines where possible and to just accept that things would feel a bit up in the air for the moment. I know my emotions could be a bit all over the place. I also started to plan what I would need for the surgery- so things like what I would need to take with me, who would take me, and general things like planning shopping etc.
I hope your partner hears very soon about his scan.
In the meantime do give the Support Line a call if it would help to talk things through. They are there from 8am-8pm daily.
Jane
