Dont know what to do (im 15 yrs old)

[jesse111555]

I recently last night after taking a shower i discovered a small lump (little smaller then a pea) on the top back part of my left testicle. where all the cords are it feels like its attached to my testicle it is firm but i dont think it really hurts i cant tell if its attached to the cords. How should i tell my paretns that i want to get examed by a doctor? im really scared to tell them. VERY SCARED

[Mustaine]

Just tell them...dont waste your time on thinking what you`re going to do.
You are only 15! So your parents must be worried on getting you to a doctor...tell them now, im sure they will understand! Good luck!

PS: Im also a guy with 19...i had the same problem as you. Believe in me, its worse if you dont tell.

[jesse111555]

mustaine

what happened when you went to the doctor? what did he say. and what did you parents say?

EDITED: im sorry i thought u were the 19 year odl but i re-read, what happened to your 19 year old?

[jesse111555]

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[Scott]

Jesse, I hope you already read the "sticky" post with advice about breaking the ice. Don't torture yourself over it, but get up right now, find one of your parents, and just say, "Mom (or Dad), I found a lump on one of my testicles, and I think I should have a doctor check it out to make sure it's OK."

[jesse111555]

It sounds very easy but its not saying testicle sounds so private :\ and weird

[jesse111555]

Thank you scott you help alot of people here keep up the good work

[Scott]

It sounds very easy but its not saying testicle sounds so private :\ and weird

Yeah, I understand. If it were "arm" or "nose," it would be different. It may seem a little awkward, but you'll be glad you did it.

[jesse111555]

scott what do you think will happen if it is TC? is it very easy to get rid of? what if its in 2nd stage and has spread or something? is it yet easy to treat? im still VERY scared about what a doctor will tell me? should i be scared if he tells me i got cancer? is this cancer very dangerous or very easily cured?

[jesse111555]

Scott im sorry for so many questions i just worry so much (worry-wart) you could say.... But your the greatest this is best site ive been to in my many hours of research and ive read over 100 of posts of people thinkign they have it and turned out to be a cyst or calcium deposit or infection i really hope thats what mine is but your awesome scott! you keep these forums so updated its great! and you try to post as much as you can thank you very much scott! ill keep in touch with you guys and tell you what has happened to me after i get my check-up then hopefully a ultrasound (havent told parents yet but im going to tonight or tommorow for sure!)

[Scott]

Jesse, the odds are in your favor that what you're feeling is something other than testicular cancer, but it's always best to play it safe and get a lump checked out. Testicular cancer can usually be cured, and the sooner it is discovered, the less treatment it takes.

We've got a great group of people here who are ready, willing, and able to help.

Let us know what happens next.

[jesse111555]

well Scott i told my parents last night which wa very akqward (or however u spell it) i literally stood infront of there door for anh our thinking if i should knock and everytime i heard them coming out of the door id run back into the kitchen LOL but then finallly about 10 seconds to the end of the hour i descided i was going to count back from 10 and jsut do it.... so i did i knocked and told them they seemed VERY worried like i was going to die or something but tried to tell them i was reserching it on the internet and the odds are very low of me having it and even if i did it very easiyl cired ion most cases....

[jesse111555]

after that i felt much better KINDA...but this morning was VERY akqward going to church..... ?!?!

[Already Bald]

Jesse,
Your Mom and Dad will understand- and God will too.
Try not to worry about how others will react. You have no idea of what you are dealing with until you get it checked out.
I hope to read a post after you see a doctor THIS WEEK.
Go and get it checked out, and remember the odds are with you.

[Scott]

well Scott i told my parents last night...

See, you did it! Now you never have to do that again.

Keep us posted.