Hi all first time posting here and fortunate survivor of 18 years now.
I am curious to learn more about whether my current state of being is likely tied to my cancer and T treatment or if I should be seeking other sources. Bottom line is that ever since my surgery and beginning T treatment,...
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Sorry to be asking so many questions, but you guys have been so good at answering.
I tried to send a private message but I don't think it went through.
So here is my question, my left testicle has cysts and is having pain. That is where I started my journey to see why I was having pain....Yesterday, 07:11 PM -
Ok. 44 year old here. Diagnosed two weeks ago. Had large right tumor, 6 cm. Preop, had mildly elevated LDH (256), bHCG and AFP normal. Right I/O 7/6/2018. Path came back with classic seminoma, 100%. CT scan chest/abd/pel was normal.
So, surveillance has been recommended (I live in US)....Yesterday, 06:38 AM
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