Hi,
Last year I had a LHS orchidectomy for a 3cm pure seminoma. Due to the early stage of detection, minimal invasion and the ongoing pandemic, I opted for surveillance only, with no adjuvant chemotherapy. I'm regretting that decision now...
A year later, a routine surveillance CT scan has revealed a single enlarged paraaortic lymph node (19mm). This is enough for my oncologist to believe it's cancer again and the treatment is 3x AUC10 Carboplatin, 3 weeks apart. I've been reassured that the chemo will have a 99% chance of success.
Strangely, I'm more worried about the chemo than I was the orchidectomy. I've heard Carboplatin side effects are less harsh than other drugs. This is some consolation. I'm worried about being unable to work for a few months as well. I need a medical certificate for work and I'm worried about long term effects like tinnitus potentially ending my career. I know that's probably unlikely though.
I was wondering how other people on here have gotten along with the above chemo treatment. I know everyone is different, but it'd be great to hear any tips or things to watch out for. I'm sure the oncology team will tell me everything I need to know, but that won't be for another couple of weeks.
This community has been a brilliant resource since my initial diagnosis last year. I felt like now is the time to contribute. I'll try to keep the updates coming. Mods please feel free to move this post if it's in the wrong place.
Thanks for reading.
Dean
Cheers G, will do 
