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Hi, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer of my right side in 2007. Over the years I have had a couple of scares but resolved pretty quickly. However I have had pain for a few months with no visible tumour that I can see / feel. I went to an appointment...
Hi, I’m new here, just had my second testicle removed, 6 years since the first removed and wanted to know how soon should I start trt and what I should expect, it’s hard to find any useful information out there. Also wanted to know what life is like...
Hi, I was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer which was a mild surprise the doctor had been treating the cricket ball stuck in my trousers for infection. The big shock was being told it was probably a secondary cancer. The other surprise was to realise how...
Hi, I'm completely new to this, A few weeks ago I found a lump on the left walnut, finally got a doctors appointment and it just snowballed from there, scans, meetings, phone calls. I. Now booked in for me operation to remove the left walnut, as there...
Hi guys, is it true about the side effects from low or no testosterone depending if you lose one or both testicles? Taking TRT can increase risk of heart attack, risk of prostate cancer, weight gain, ache, water retention, swelling of ankles and legs...
Hi guys, so I’m 27 months post op and everything seems m/seemed to be going well and I had a ct scan 3 weeks ago and now the oncology unit have booked me an appointment for 4 weeks time to discuss the results is this normal or should I be worried about...
Hello all First used this site two years ago , found it very beneficial then so looking for a bit of advice. Quick summary was diagnosed with TC coming up to 2 years ago , had the orchidectomy and lost lefty, and gained a new nick name down the rugby...
My partner had his operation booked in to remove a testicle tomorrow as it is likely he has testicular cancer. We have had a phone call this morning to say the operation has been cancelled the appointment due to us asking questions around the operation...
My partner has recently been diagnosed with a tumour in one of his testicles. The consultant advised that it is likely to be cancer. He has an operation booked in for next week to remove the testicle. They are unable to do a biopsy but instead have to...
Hi everyone, I wish I found out about this forum earlier, I've found reading some of the threads so interesting in helpful so thanks for that! I'm 29 and don't know anybody who has been through this so it would've helped answer a lot of questions. I...
