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Four weeks ago I went to the doctor with pain and swelling in my right testical. I did 2 sets of antibiotics, then had an ultra sound, they found my right side has a mass with no blood flow covering about 60% of it, now its hard to the touch. I just found this out yesterday. Im thinking just go ahead and have it removed, if there is a chance its cancer, do it now.
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Welcome to the forums, edmoloco. What did the doctor say? It does sound as though it's almost certainly cancer and needs to come out immediately. Have you had blood drawn to test for tumor markers?Scott, [email protected]
right inguinal orchiectomy 6/5/2003 > nonseminoma, stage I > surveillance > L-RPLND 6/24/2005 for recurrence, suspected teratoma but found seminoma, stage II > chylous ascites until 9/2005 > surveillance and "all clear" since
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Get back in touch with your doctor. That thing has to come out and be examined and the sooner the better. Removing a testicle is simple, it can be done in the morning and you can be home for supper.Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.
Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.Comment
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I have an appt. for monday
I have an appt. for monday. Thanks for the advice. I'v decided to just have the surgery and not wait for a second ultra sound. I have not found much information on how fast it can spread? its been four weeks now, and Im thinking of having the surgery in 2 weeks. Am I greatly increasing my risk? From a selfish stand point I really just want to get a good bike ride in before I have to hang it up for several weeks.Comment
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blood test
the blood test were negitive??Comment
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The bike will be waiting when you get done with the operation. I would get that thing out of me today if I were you. There are certain components of tc that can spread very quickly, two weeks could be the differance between a simple cure (testicle removal) and chemo.Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.
Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.Comment
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I was afraid of that
Tuesday when I found out. I was freeking out hoping to sum how get out of the surgery, now 2 days later I know Im having surgery. Kinda made my mind up last night, now I'm thinking sooner the better.
Thanks for the advice
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Without question the sooner the better.Son Jason diagnosed 4/30/04, stage III. Right I/O 4/30/04. Graduated College 5/13/04. 4XEP 6/7/04 - 8/13/04. Full open RPLND 10/13/04. All Clear since.
Treated by Dr. Rakowski of Midland Park, NJ. Visited Sloan Kettering for protocol advice. RPLND done at Sloan Kettering.Comment
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you have chosen the best option for sure!!! keep the forum posted and sorry....but welcome!
Briandiagnosed 01/15/2005 bi-lateral seminoma stage IIa,4cm lymph node, right I/O & partial left I/O mar/2005, 18 days of radiation, remaining left I/O- aug/2005, surveillance, Wife did IVF oct/2005, DAD OF BABY GIRL born 08-02-2006!!!
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im on hold
im on hold with the Dr. office right now, I'll take the first appt they have. then i'm gonn go play with my kids.
thanks again
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That's good but not conclusive, since not all tumors raise markers. Keep us posted.Originally posted by edmolocoScott, [email protected]
right inguinal orchiectomy 6/5/2003 > nonseminoma, stage I > surveillance > L-RPLND 6/24/2005 for recurrence, suspected teratoma but found seminoma, stage II > chylous ascites until 9/2005 > surveillance and "all clear" since
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