I had an orchidectomy at the end of feb, after which I opted for surveillance over one dose of carboplatin (on recommendation of 2 consultants). The surgery was straightforward enough, although fairly unpleasant hematoma and weird infection in remaining...
Good day all, New to the forum. Seeking some advice to help me rationalise my current situation. For context I was one of the few to catch TC very early. Small tumour (stage 1 seminoma) on left testicle, swiftly removed. Roughly two years on, CT scans...
Just had 1cm pure seminos removed followed by a cycle of carboplatin chemo. This is day 1 and feeling good. Suspect the steroids are keeping me afloat at the moment. My questions... Has anyone been given the white blood cell stimulator pelgraz/ pegfilgrastim...
Hello everyone, I’m an active 33 year old spend my days working in construction and my evenings and weekend farming, diagnosed 3 weeks ago with an 11mm tumour in my left testicle which was the smaller one of the two of them , it was removed 2 days ago...
Hi All, I had an orchidectomy at the end of December 21 and I made the decision to have the adjuvant one shot Carboplatin Chemo in mid January. It's been put back several times due to various reasons one of which was COVID however my new date for the...
Hi Has anybody experienced repeat failings with their surveillance care. Last year the admin in the hospital I am under forgot to send out my appointment letters approx. 3 months overdue. Wrongly I assumed that the process would be slick and almost...
Hi guys! I am 36 years old. I lost my left testicule due to doctor's mistake not due cancer. My testocterone level fluctuates between 16-26. I don’t know what testosterone was before the accident, but apparently higher. Now, after 10 months from the day...
Hi guys. I am feeling nervous and anxious about getting moving again. I've been off work for 2 months and i would say I've fully healed from my surgery now. I am however feeling apprehensive about doing things again. I know I need to start lifting and...
Hi guys 3 weeks ago diagnosed.. testicle cancer has op testicle removed only 31 years old testicle tumor was massive like a grapefruit / mango Was just wondering was anyone else tumour this big thank u
When I was diagnosed 4 years ago there were lots of support. And lots of replies. Very welcoming place. Very helpful place. The forum has gone down hill. One person has replied to my post last week. If that’s what it’s going to be like there’s no point...
