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A little background, to begin with. I'm a 20 year old male, and it's not my first time down this route, although the outcome previously couldn't have been better.
Around early 2005, I discovered a lump/growth on/around my left testicle. At the time, I jumped to the conclusion myself that I had testicular cancer and worried myself silly. I went to see my local GP, who sent me for an ultra-sound scan the very next morning. A week later (the longest week of my life, at that), I was told that I had a hydrocele surrounding the left testicle, which was nothing to worry about. However, I opted to have such removed, and that operation was carried out in July 2005.
Several weeks ago, I noticed a lump on the top of my testicle (same one) whilst having a shower. Obviously, I didn't think I'd be as lucky again, so booked an emergency appointment to see the GP. However, as my original GP wasn't available that day, I saw another, who is actually the head of the surgery.
After an examination, I was told that the growth was outside of the testicle, and was probably an after-effect of the operation last summer. Again, I was told that such shouldn't be a problem, and to return in 2-3 months for another examination.
Now, we're 2-3 weeks on, and the lump doesn't appear to be shifting - it's especially apparent after a shower, whilst being very hard to find with my fingers when I've not had one.
As I'm aware of the symptoms of testicular cancer, this may be paranoia, but I (think I?) feel short and sharp pains around my kidneys, and abdominal area now and again. Either I'm making more of these than I should, or there's something else of worry.
I'm now starting to think that a second opinion (from the doctor who attended to me previously) would be the best route to take, however, there's no reason for me to undermine or doubt the doctor I saw a few weeks ago, considering his stature at the surgery, but I think, for myself, it'd be best to see if there is anything to worry about.
But, at the same time, I don't want to be labelled as a hypochondriac, as I doubt that such a doctor could make such a glaring error during the examination. The idea of testicular cancer scares me silly, as mentioned above, so that may be playing a part mentally.
Any advice, comments or opinions would be great to hear.
Thanks for taking the time to read - very much appreciated.
Around early 2005, I discovered a lump/growth on/around my left testicle. At the time, I jumped to the conclusion myself that I had testicular cancer and worried myself silly. I went to see my local GP, who sent me for an ultra-sound scan the very next morning. A week later (the longest week of my life, at that), I was told that I had a hydrocele surrounding the left testicle, which was nothing to worry about. However, I opted to have such removed, and that operation was carried out in July 2005.
Several weeks ago, I noticed a lump on the top of my testicle (same one) whilst having a shower. Obviously, I didn't think I'd be as lucky again, so booked an emergency appointment to see the GP. However, as my original GP wasn't available that day, I saw another, who is actually the head of the surgery.
After an examination, I was told that the growth was outside of the testicle, and was probably an after-effect of the operation last summer. Again, I was told that such shouldn't be a problem, and to return in 2-3 months for another examination.
Now, we're 2-3 weeks on, and the lump doesn't appear to be shifting - it's especially apparent after a shower, whilst being very hard to find with my fingers when I've not had one.
As I'm aware of the symptoms of testicular cancer, this may be paranoia, but I (think I?) feel short and sharp pains around my kidneys, and abdominal area now and again. Either I'm making more of these than I should, or there's something else of worry.
I'm now starting to think that a second opinion (from the doctor who attended to me previously) would be the best route to take, however, there's no reason for me to undermine or doubt the doctor I saw a few weeks ago, considering his stature at the surgery, but I think, for myself, it'd be best to see if there is anything to worry about.
But, at the same time, I don't want to be labelled as a hypochondriac, as I doubt that such a doctor could make such a glaring error during the examination. The idea of testicular cancer scares me silly, as mentioned above, so that may be playing a part mentally.
Any advice, comments or opinions would be great to hear.
Thanks for taking the time to read - very much appreciated.
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