Path report

[Dennis H]

Hi my name is Dennis 44 years old and live near Chicago Illinois

I had a radical orchiectomy on my left testicle on March 30, 2006

Path report is:
Seminola, Classic Type 7.5x4.6x3.6 cm w/ focal invasion of the Tunica Albuginea

No invasion was present in the
Tunical vaginalis, epididymis, rete testis or spermatic cord like wise
no angiolymphatic invasion is identified.

Ct scan normal
Blood tumor marker test normal

My doctor told me this was Stage 1

and I started my radiation treatment this last Monday, May 1, 2006

My mom is a cancer surviver from a brain tumor (10 years now) so I look up to her as inspiration.
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I just have 3 question if some one knows or can point me in the right direction

What is angiolymphatic ?

What is focal invasion of the Tunica Albuginea ?

There are different classification on some sites regarding stage 1, with my path report and such what classification of stage 1 would I be in ?

This site has been very helpfull.
Thank You and God Bless
Dennis

[Fish]

Hi Dennis, welcome to the forum.

angiolymphatic refers to blood vessels (angio) and lymphatic vessels. Lymphatic vessels sort of parallel the blood vessels and collect excess tissue fluid and eventaully return it to the blood stream.

No angiolymphatic invasion is generally considered a good sign.

The testicle is covered by two tough layers of connective type tissue. The outermost layer is called the tunica vaginalis. Just below this layer is the tunica albuginea. Focal invasion, most likely means that the tumor has penetrated this layer at a very discrete spot.

This site has staging iformation http://tcrc.acor.org/staging.html
It looks like it would put you at pT2.

With a normal CT scan and having started radiation, I'd bet that you're essentially cured.

There are a lot of folks here who have had experience with radiation, so if you have any questions or concerns, just ask -- someone will help you out.

Best wishes, and keep us updated.

Jim

[Scott]

Dennis, assuming your tumor markers were normal, it sounds as though you were stage IA. The percentage odds that you will be cured are in the high 90s It's still very important to stick with the follow-up routine though.