“I’m told my treatment is finished. Others around me are so pleased, but I just can’t seem to feel the same way. Is it normal for me not to be totally thrilled?”

ADMINJanuary 13, 2022Comment

Doc: Will I survive?

Part Two – Side effects and medical follow up

Yes you will survive treatment side effects. You will speak up about them and find ways to cope because you are a survivor. This being said, it does not mean you will accept them.

ADMINDecember 24, 2021Comment

Doc: Will I survive?

Part One - Diagnosis and treatment

Well, yes most likely! The good news? Testicular cancer is highly treatable and has an excellent cure rate if it is diagnosed and treated early — but first, it has to be detected.

ADMINDecember 24, 2021Comment

Will you still love me after?

Cancer can make a difference in relationships that include dating, love and sexual activity. This is true whether you are single or have a partner or spouse. Before and during treatment, it is important to consider your sexual health, intimacy, your ability to have children, your plans for the future...

ADMINNovember 18, 2021Comment

Why me?

It’s normal to wonder why you or someone you care for has cancer. Aside from known factors which could increase your risk of developing testicular cancer, no one knows why you, in particular, are afflicted with the illness. You weren’t a target, just like other men in the same situation as you.

ADMINNovember 18, 2021Comment

I feel a heaviness in my underwear

I feel a heaviness in my underwear and I know it’s not normal… Stepping out of the shower, you take the time to stand naked in front of the mirror for a long-overdue self-exam of your testes. And sure enough, you notice your balls are much bigger than usual.

ADMINOctober 24, 2021Comment

My balls hurt!

While sore balls are a common experience and usually no cause for concern, it's important to familiarise yourself with symptoms in case it's a sign of something serious. So why do my balls hurt?

ADMINOctober 24, 2021 Comments