Lump normally on front and side?

[Tommy]

Hi everyone,

Just registered myself here, and this is my first posting.
I have surfed a number of site regarding testicular cancer, and most sites says the cancerous tumor usually occur at the side or front of the testicle, but why is it so?

Can other tumor appear on the front and side as well?

[Scott]

Welcome, Tommy. "Usually" and "always" are two different beasts! What's up?

[Tommy]

Hi Scott,

I had a cyst about 2 years ago, was freaked out with the lump and went to the doctor a few times and did 2 ultrasounds to confirm it was fine.

Recently, i felt another patch of hard lump underneath the cyst, it should be somewhere around the epidydimis according to some of the illustration i see on the web but i am not exactly sure. It feels different from my existing cyst.
I went to the urologist again, and he says tc normally occurs on the side and front, and there is nothing wrong with me. Moreover mine is at the top, there is nothing suspicious.

I just wanted to know how much truth it is from his statement, as i don't want to sound like a hypochondriac and going for ultrasound for the 3rd time in 2 years. Not to mention the cost i've to incur as right now i'm kinda in a tight situation.

[fuse929]

Tommy,

My tumor was located on the back side of the testicle under the spermatic cord, reaching up towards the top of the testicle (head of the epididymus). I had no abnormalities on the front or the sides of the testicle, where TC is "normally" found. It may be true that most tumors are found on the front or the side........but I'm proof that they can also be on the back of the testicle. I don't mean to scare you by any means, but I wouldn't let the urologists statistical prognosis be a deciding factor if you are still worried about TC symptoms.

Bobby

[Fed]

To add to what Bobby said, my tumor masses were inside the testicle, and I didn't feel any lumps. The only physical changes that I noticed were that the testis was smaller and rock-hard; but there were no palpable lumps.

[Margaret]

Tommy,

Hi and welcome. The the signs for TC can be so different for each person. When my husband's testicle became hard...no lumps, no bumps, just smooth but very hard (like a golf ball under the skin) I did what you have done and looked on the web. The only information I could find is that I should look for "pea sized" knots or bumps. I was so happy because no where did they mention a hard testicle. Well...sadly it was cancer and I have learned from this site that any changes to the testicle can be a sign of cancer.

In your case, since you have been checked by a doctor several times and you seem to have the same issue going on, I am sure your urologist would have told you if he had any concerns. That being said, if your gut tells you to get a second opinion, then do so. Of course I don't want you going broke hearing the same news from 3-4 docs...maybe you should call your doctor and ask him to call you back. Over the phone explain your fears and ask him for guidence. Maybe he will tell you more about your condition that makes you feel more at ease. Or maybe you will go see another doctor and get a second opinion.

I don't see why phoning him back and telling him how anxious you are will hurt anything. At the end of the day, it is your body and you are in charge of it.

I hope everything is fine...let us know okay?

Margaret

[NavyHoldi99]

To add to what Bobby said, my tumor masses were inside the testicle, and I didn't feel any lumps. The only physical changes that I noticed were that the testis was smaller and rock-hard; but there were no palpable lumps.

Tommy...I never even had a tumor on my testicle...and yet here I am. If it causes you to wonder...I would check it out as soon as possible. Keep us posted.

[Tommy]

thanks for the information.

Yes robert, i understand that the lump must be on the testicle and not near or around it, but I still cant quite differentiate if it's on the testicle or on the epidydimis since it's at the top.

I just hope it's going to be ok, thought that I do not have to go for another ultrasound when i discovered the cyst 2 years ago. Will check with another urologist and update you guys.

[Tommy]

Hi everyone,

I have get the lump checked with the urologist. The urologist said that it's nothing to worry about, as he can feel that the lump is not in the testicle but outside the testicle. I asked and told him that I can feel its directly on top of the testicle, and he says yes but he can feel that it's outside and he's confident that it's nothing to worry about.

So I insisted on getting an ultrasound just to be sure. The radiologist asked me where the lump is as he could not locate the lump on the ultrasound.

I showed him the location and he says he doesn't see any lump on the ultrasound.

In his report, it states that the testicle is normal and no tumours are found in the testicle.

Being the hypochondriac that I am, i am wondering why doesn't the lump shows up in the ultrasound as I can clearly feel it.

Thanks everyone for your advice, I know I should be moving on with the good news, anything other precautions that I should take?

[Margaret]

Tommy, Good for you for going to doc and also good for you that you insisted on getting an untrasound. I am not sure why you can feel it and they can't see it. My advice is to first celebrate your great news...and second make an appt. for a follow up visit in 6 months to have it re-checked. That way you cover your bases.

I am glad you got good news!