Testicular Cancer Stories

Symptoms may include a lump in the testicle or swelling or pain in the scrotum. When I walked into Fox Chase Cancer Center in 1998 I wasnt sure I would be around for the birth of my first child.

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As an offensive lineman for the Edmonton Eskimos Alex Krausnick is no stranger to battling through adversity.

Testicular cancer stories. The overall cure rate is 95 percent. The TCRC Main Stories Page. Testicular cancer my story so far 6 Nov 2011 1921 in response to Stupot44 After having my CT scan they have found that it has spread to a lymph node in my abdomen So I will be starting BEP chemotherapy in due course the thing that puzzles me is that i was told the cancer was Seranoma type by the urology department and told it was teratoma germ cell type by the oncology dept.

The normal function of the testicles includes production of sperm for reproduction and production of testosterone. A month after the surgery I had two rounds of chemotherapy in case the cancer spread. It was apparent there was a lack of education and support for this disease.

Matthew shares his stage 3C non-seminoma testicular cancer story and undergoing treatment starting with BEP chemotherapy and ending with a rare situation. I went in for my appointment the day before I was supposed to leave for New Orleans. From Star Quarterback to Cancer Survivor.

The treatment of testicular cancer that has come back after chemo is not always as effective as doctors would like so some doctors may advise high-dose chemo followed by a stem cell transplant. Within 12 hours of seeing him Id had the operation. Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles a part of the male reproductive system.

I only had to stay in hospital overnight. Meet the people who are living proof. The Testicular Cancer Society is dedicated to making sure the site and forums are a permanent resource for.

Sharing our testicular cancer stories with others is a great way to help others learn from experiences. Explore below for in-depth testicular cancer stories from patients and survivors who share everything from first symptoms treatment timeline to navigating life with cancer. One battle he didnt expect.

Clinical trials of newer treatments may also be good options. Lump or swelling in the testicle. Most often the first symptom of testicular cancer is a lump on the testicle or the testicle becomes swollen or larger.

Today my wife Natalie and I have a two sons and a daughter. I was diagnosed with testicular cancer on June 19 2008. A two-time testicular cancer survivor he knows how lucky he is to be alive and how important it is to be both vigilant in checking your testicles for abnormalities and quick in the way you respond to the warning signs.

I was 31 years old at the time and had just been diagnosed with cancer. During his football days Kyle Williams spent years living with a dull pain in his testicle. It was sent to the lab for testing and it was confirmed as stage 1 seminoma testicular cancer.

It also is a great way to get your thoughts and feelings out and many people find it very therapeutic. Risk factors include an undescended testis family history of the disease and previous history of testicular cancer. I had a little inflammation but otherwise I felt good.

Michael Johnson from Alpine Oncology at Boulder Community Hospital as he seemed to have the most experience with testicular cancer. Click the link to read Jordans full story. Our mission is to empower people with testicular cancer and their families to fight this disease by providing them with education and support.

Bryan a young man with Leigh syndrome was facing testicular cancer that had spread to his abdomen and neck. But if you have any of these signs or symptoms see your doctor right away. I boned up on the RPLND and Chemotherapy information from the TCRC and looked up the stories of other Stage 1s and 2s.

To the best of our knowledge the stories on this site are all true. It is rare and is most frequently diagnosed in men 20-34 years old. October 2007 Jordan Jones was diagnosed with an aggressive form of testicular cancer at the early age of 13.

Most testicular cancers can be cured even if diagnosed at an advanced stage. This may be a better option for some men with recurrent disease rather than standard chemo. The chemotherapy made me feel tired and left a funny taste in my mouth.

For instance sometimes imaging tests done to find the cause of infertility can uncover a small testicular cancer. Know Testicular Cancer Warning Signs. The detection of my cancer started one night while I was reading in bed.

When treated in early stages the cure rate approaches 100 percent. Treatment may result in infertility. Its normal for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other and for one.

Testicular cancer affects about 9000 men a year in the United States Pierorazio says. Now a father of three and Treasurer of the Testicular Cancer Society Rocco works to spread awareness of the disease. Due to my very fortunate early detection I was able to go on two weeks later to fulfill my dream of making the US Olympic Swim Team.

The most common type is germ cell tumors which are divided into seminomas and. Testicular cancer most often begins in germ cells cells that make sperm. His mother Anne worked with Johns Hopkins experts specializing in testicular cancer and head and neck surgery to make sure Bryan got the care he needed.

My life is complete and I owe it all to Fox Chase. Cancer Early Detection A Winning Strategy for Olympic Athlete. He shares about the complications to highlight how he grew resilience from his difficult cancer experience as well as topics like navigating hair loss fertility preservation the support that meant the most and finding a new.

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