Posts by Jamie Barnes15

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wanderingcobra76 said:Retroperitoneal lymph nodes are typically considered normal if they stay under 8-10mm.

If someone has a history of malignancy, any enlargement in those nodes always raises the possibility of metastasis (with testicular cancer, we’re usually looking specifically at the para-aortic nodes).
Since yours are right on the borderline, it’s vital to monitor them closely so you can act quickly if things change.
That said, there is a chance they are perfectly fine—the key is comparing your current CT scans with your older ones to see if this is a new development. Right now, the size alone isn't enough to draw any definitive conclusions.

Those 7-9 mm clusters haven't been there for four years; I actually had them back when I was undergoing chemo.

Thanks for the input.

I can’t seem to find a straight answer online—do enlarged lymph nodes in the retroperitoneum always point to something serious, or could they just be a result of some inflammation?

vividsailor7 said:It’s important to identify the specific histological type—whether it's a seminoma, a non-seminomatous teratoma, or something trophoblastic or embryonal.
The results suggest there might be a recurrence, though I personally don't think that's likely.
Keep an eye on CBC, CRP, ESR, LDH, AFP, and beta HCG.

Embryonal at 95%, plus 5% immature teratoma.

Markers look normal; everything else is fine, aside from what I already mentioned.

Hi everyone!

Could someone help me make sense of this? It says there's nothing enlarged in the retroperitoneum of the lumbar regions near the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava, but there are some small, clustered lymph nodes measuring between 7mm and 9mm.
There's also a minimal amount of fluid noted in my pelvis.

To give some context: I had testicular cancer and underwent a lymphadenectomy followed by two rounds of preventative chemo. My scans have been clear for four years now, and I've been doing routine checkups every ten months. However, after this most recent scan, they told me to come back in three months for follow-up testing without really explaining why.

If anyone has any insight on what this might mean, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

If anyone could help me make sense of this: "In the retroperitoneum of the lumbar regions, no enlarged lymph nodes are visible alongside the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava, though there are small, multiple lymph nodes measuring between 7mm and 9mm in diameter."

I previously had a testicular tumor, underwent a lymphadenectomy, and completed two rounds of preventative chemo. My results have been clear for four years now, and I’ve been doing routine checkups every 10 months. However, after this recent scan, they told me I need to come back for follow-up testing in three months, without giving me any real explanation why.

If anyone knows what this might imply, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Richard Vaughn62 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZsOsdbhFuE

Thanks!

I missed the part where the tire actually struck the guy 🙂 , does anyone know if there's a clip of it posted somewhere online? 😁