testical cancer

[bellawalsh]

we have just had some devastating news, after going to doctors newmorous times and been admitted to hospital addmissions my son who is just 27 has been diagnosed with testical cancer, yes he was checking for lumps and self examaning he starts a course of chemo this week. i am so angry that severall visits to the local doctor missed it. oh you have an infection have some antibiotics. youve strained your back when he had back pain, has anyone nows anyone that has gone through this would be much appreciated thanks.

[Ice.Maiden]

You're understandably angry bellawalsh, but if the symptoms manifested themselves as common aches and pains, the blame can't really be put on your doctor. There just aren't the resources to send everyone who has continuous "niggling" things for scans and so on - unfortunately - so the best thing to do now, is to support your son during any treatment he has. I know a little boy who contracted testicular cancer. He spent years in and out of hospital, and finally had to have both testicles removed. He also underwent chemo and other unpleasant things, but today, he's back at school and there's no sign of the cancer returning. He knows he'll never have children, but it's a small price to pay. Best of luck to you all. x

[McMouse]

Read Lance Armstrong's book "It's not about the bike".

It is truly inspirational and gives hope.

[icemaiden]

My Brother was 21 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. that was 20 years ago and he is healthy and clear of Cancer.

He wasn't as sensible as your Son though, as he knew he had a lump but was too afraid to get it checked out. Because of this he was rushed to hospital in agony and unfortunately because he left it for a long time, the cancer had spread to his liver, stomach and lung. But!, after lots of Chemo and operations he pulled through and has now become a Pilot. I believe that age was on his side and I believe the same for your Son. And of course after 20 years treatment for Cancer has improved greatly.

It will be hard for all of you now but be strong as it is treatable.

The only downside for my Brother is that he cannot have children. But you can request that they freeze healthy sperm and use this in the future if your Son wishes.


I wish your family all the best.

[bellawalsh]

thankyou all for your replys and positive knowledge we are taking my son back upto barts to have his second week of chemo i will try and keep you all posted thanks once agsin for your time.

[sara3]

my brother went through the very same thing. it was very scary but he made a full recovery, plus his wife is now expecting their third child :o)

his wife is a fruitcake, but you can't have everything!

take him some sweets as apparently chemo leaves a strange taste in the mouth. I wish him well x