Emily Booth6 said:I went about six months ago.
I had—and still have—this lump near my testicles, I don't even know how to describe it.
The doctor said it wasn't anything serious, which is standard.
We'll see... though sometimes there's pain after sex (if you go a few times in one day)... maybe it isn't related.
Right now I'm dealing with something else... once that's settled, I'll head back for a "checkup."
Are you kidding me? Or what is your deal?
I had a lump too. And that lump started growing until I lost my balls.
I HAVE TESTICULAR CANCER 😕
Just like that, out of nowhere, me, young, never been sick before, suddenly without a right testicle.
An abdominal CT showed some lumps (12 mm) in the lymph nodes.
Now I'm waiting on another surgery (laparoscopy) and then chemo.
Nobody likes going to the doctor, especially not a urologist.
But whether you go or not can be a matter of life and death.
Btw, there was a 14-year-old kid in the room with me. (Just finished 8th grade). He also ended up losing his right testicle. They told him the reason for the surgery was some kind of cyst. I don't know if that's the real reason or if the doctor just didn't have the heart to tell him the truth.
It’s interesting how testicular cancer hits younger men.
Usually between ages 15 and 35.