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Swollen and Painful Testicle
Jun 11, 2009 ... He had testicular cancer but they were able to do surgery to remove the testicle , and some lymph nodes it spread to because he waited too ...
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- My girlfriends son was recently hit in his privates while playing sports with no cup on. ouch! Anyways he was swollen to the size of an orange. he actually had to hav...
- He needs to see a doctor. There is no other option. He is probably scared and should be but not doing anything isn't helping. My grandfather was stubborn and wouldn't ...
- i dont want to scare you , but that happen to my ex and he had testicular cancer, he waited too lated and only lived about a year after the diagnoses. i would suggest ...
Gift Ideas-Cancer Survivor Party
I would think the nicest thing you could do would be to make a donation in his name to the prevention and treatment of testicular cancer. ...
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- I have seen an apron embroidered with: "Whoever said 'Winning isn't everything' never beat Cancer" I gave one to my Dad who has been cancer free for 5 year...
- I've always thought live plants are a great gift. Maybe even a planted seed and/or a tree. A symbol that life is just beginning and that there are many more "seasons...
- Speaking from the perspective of a 5+ yr cancer survivor (breast), I would avoid getting anything with references to "lost a nut", etc. While it may seem funny and coo...
My Baby Has an Undescended/absent Testicle
The thing is, now doctors know that an undescended testicle left in the wrong place is a major risk factor for testcular cancer. So, if it's still there, ...
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- I've been through some of this. Sorry--I know it is stressful. The thing is, now doctors know that an undescended testicle left in the wrong place is a major risk fac...
- My son was born with undecended testicles. He had to have surgery to get them where they should be. But I wouldn't get a prostetic for and absent testicle. No one w...
- My son only has one testicle too, he's only 7 years old, so it doesn't effect him at all right now. If it's something that really bothers him when he's older, then we ...
Non-descending Testicle
Now that our son is close to marrying it would be awful if he had some testicular cancer because we never took care of it. ...
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- I lived in Eugene for 10 years from 1971 to 1981. It is a nice place to live. One of my sons went through the surgery. It was a same day (in and outprocedure. It is...
- Hi T., My son is 18 months, and had the first part of his procedure done in September, when he was 14 months. He has the 2nd part done in May. He has to have two pr...
- I am fortunate to say that I have not had this concern with my boys but do know that it is important to follow up on. I was a health teacher in my "past life" and know...
Why Are Women Talk About Breast Cancer but Not Ovarian
In the interest of full disclosure, my mother-in-law died of breast cancer, my mother is a non-hogdkins lymphoma survivor and my husband is a testicular ...
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- Edit note: Other Mamasource readers need to share their opinions and perspectives on this. Edit note #2: Re: Ca-125 testing: A physician friend had a patient who had ...
- S., I absolutely agree. I had an ovarian cancer scare a year ago and was absolutely terrified when I did a little research on the long-term prognosis. Luckily, it tur...
- We've become over 'breast cancered'...I agree and I think it makes us feel 'safe' from all the other cancers/conditions. More women die from heart disease than breast...
Undescended Testicles and Surgery
I am sure the DR will tell you this, but even when the testicle is found and brought back down, there is an increased risk of testicular cancer. ...
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- Hi L., I totally understand and am sympathizing with you. My son had the exact issue with the undescended testicle (and the docs didn't know if it was "alive" and u...
- My son had the same surgery at 2 yrs old (he's now 15). He was born a preemie at 26weeks. They did the surgery and found that his left testicle never developed. He cam...
- L., don't worry. My son was 6 weeks early when he was born and one of his issues was the undescended testicle. He had surgery when he was 9 months old. It was pret...
Seeking Moms Who Have Teenage Boys with Pain in Groin Area
And not to scare you, but boys/men from the ages of 15-35 are at a higher risk of Testicular Cancer and I would ask your doctor for an ultrasound to be done ...
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- E., My husband had this same pain a couple of weeks ago, he went to our family doctor who couldn't find any problems by touch. So he was sent to have an ultrasound ...
- E., I do not have experience with boys who have pain in the groin. However, I am a 70 year old great grandmother who has raised 8 children. I would STRONGLY suggest t...
- Did the DR. consider an appendicitis? The pain can radiate to odd places, not just right side. Stay on top of your DR., see if he thinks further testing is neccesary. ...
When to Tell Family We're Expecting #3
Her husband has just found out that he has testicular cancer and has had surgery and will begin radiation therapy soon. Needless to say our families are ...
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- if these close family members have been trying so hard they should know what a blessing a new baby is and should understand. just htink all your kids will grow up to...
- As someone who has had multiple losses and two healthy sons, I say do not hide it too long. I personally would wait through the first trimester (the high risk for misc...
- My feeling on all of this is that you can wait until you are 14 weeks like several people I know have done and tell all of them that you didnt want to tell anyone unti...
Rare Time for Period??? Is This Normal?
Infertility & testicular cancer are high risks due to the radiation coming from the cell phone. Also, do not let your children play with them. ...
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- Your body had a nice, steady, predictable stream of hormones for a while then was cut off and your brain took over control of hormone secretion. That could explain wh...
- It can anywhere from 6-12 months to become regular after stopping taking birth control. I would say it's nothing to worry about, just keep track for purposes of concep...
- Hi K., Your body changes after being on birth control...I would wait 6 mos to a year before starting to conceive...so that anything left in your system from taking...
Inspiration for My Siblings Who Are Ill
My brother had testicular cancer, and my sister had leukemia. Luckily they are both in remission. When my brother was sick, I drove him anywhere he wanted ...
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- K., I am so sorry you and your family are going through this rough time. My father had AML and went through Chemo and radiation. I would suggest their favorite mov...
- For straight-up, silly fun, the movie "Galaxy Quest" is a hoot. It's a spoof of the sci-fi television shows like "Star Trek," etc. But, it's a loving spoof and fun s...
- I am so sorry to hear your siblings are ill. It must be very difficult for you. I would definitely send some pampering products. Radiation and Chemo can be very d...
