| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Convinced its testicular cancer | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 year old male. Age 11 i had an operation to bring down an undescended testicle. 21 months ...
A: There's no chance you could have late stage TC and still have normal tumor markers. And those still ...
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| Convinced its testicular cancer | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 year old male. Age 11 i had an operation to bring down an undescended testicle. 21 months ...
A: Michael, neither headaches or stomach aches are typical symptoms of testicular cancer, so it is ...
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| Tumor? | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and i noticed a bump on my penis near the band lower than the head of my penis (not ...
A: This is definitely not testicular cancer, and almost surely is not any other kind of cancer. If you ...
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| TESTICULAR CANCER | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My husband has a lump on one of his testicles, it is at the bottom but not at the back of the ...
A: It might be. It might not. However, there are enough symptoms consistent with cancer that I think he ...
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| small painfull lump | 10/7/2009 |
Q: im am a 40yr old male and recently(2-3 weeks) have been bothered by a dull ache/pain in my left ...
A: Steve, I don't think this going to turn out to be cancer, but you do need to see a doctor to make ...
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| Lump or Cyst on Testicle with chronic Bleeding in Semen, etc | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I first noticed blood in my Urine on 12-23-08 which occurred intermittently and never responded to ...
A: Kevin, Unfortunately, I have no answers for you. I can tell you that NONE of these symptoms are ...
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| Mesenteric lymph nodes | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with stage 1 testicular cancer in March 2008. The infected testicle was removed that ...
A: Tim, As you know, I am not a doctor, so take this advice as opinion and not concrete fact. You ...
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| Testicular cancer - spine | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I young man in his 30's was first diagnosed with testicular cancer about ten years ago. He has ...
A: I have a few thoughts, but the most important one is that there is not nearly enough detail in this ...
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| 17 year old brother with prostate cancer? | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old brother was urinating blood about a month ago. At first, the doctors thought that ...
A: I don't think talking would help much as any info I have would be online. Send me a direct email at ...
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| 17 year old brother with prostate cancer? | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old brother was urinating blood about a month ago. At first, the doctors thought that ...
A: I am really not an exert in these matters AND it is anyones guess as to what is going on without an ...
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| Lump | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am really worried about this lump i got on the right testicle. I had it for 2 weeks or so, and it ...
A: I cannot tell you if this lump is or is not cancer, but it does sound serious enough that you should ...
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| Small bump on testis at the bottom towards the back. | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i'm 20 years old. About a week or so ago, I noticed a very small bump, probably the size of a bb, ...
A: I don't think so, but you still might want to ask a doctor to be sure. The thing is that the back of ...
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| lymph node | 2/22/2009 |
Q: my husband was diagnosed with TC 8-06 2 weeks of radiation as precaution. Cancer was found by ...
A: I'm afraid that it would be best to simply wait for the results of the biopsy. TC can recur there, ...
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| Tc | 2/14/2009 |
Q: of my right testicle. It is around 2mm across and very hard to find. It does not seem to be fully ...
A: Henry, I doubt this is cancer since it is attached TO the testicle rather than ON the surface of ...
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| very small bump | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I recently found a very small bump at the top and slightly towards the back of my left testicle. It ...
A: This does not sound like testicular cancer. Testicular cancer would be a hard lump on the front or ...
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| Testicular advice | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am 26 and recently had an ache around my left testicle and up into my groin, this has always ...
A: Testicular cancer usually involves a hard, immovable lump on the front or side of the testicle. What ...
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| Small lump on right testicle | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Last night I noticed a small lump on the back side of my right testicle. It is around 2-3 mm in size ...
A: It is impossible for me to tell you what this is over the internet. Nevertheless, it is almost ...
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| Size of bump when first noticed | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Doug, I'm a 26 year old white male who comes from a family without a history of testicular ...
A: It was exactly as you described. I was 26 and it was the size of a bb. It was on the side of the ...
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| Bumb on my left testicle. | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Basically I am a 19 year old white male and I've never been tested for testicular cancer and no one ...
A: Testicular cancer often presents as a lump on the surface of the testicle about the size of a BB / ...
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| TESTICULAR CANCER | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Are there early symptoms for this and does your normal blood work show up with signs. What kind of ...
A: Lance had a very bad case of testicular cancer. The way cancer works is that get first get a tumor ...
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| TESTICULAR CANCER | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Are there early symptoms for this and does your normal blood work show up with signs. What kind of ...
A: Testicular cancer does have symptoms, though it can also be there without any symptoms. Rather than ...
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| testi | 1/5/2009 |
Q: WHAT WOULD BE SOME SYMPTOMS FOR TESTICULAR CANCER, AND WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR SHOULD I SEE TO GET ...
A: You can get checked out by your regular family physician or you can the the kind of doctor that ...
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| Lumps on both testicles | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have been reading the other questions and I think I know the answer. I discovered a hard lumpon ...
A: No, not at all. Testicular cancer usually presents on the side or front of the testicle. In ...
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| lump behind left testicle | 12/5/2008 |
Q: i found a lump behind my left testicle,it does'nt seem to be attached to the testicle though,its ...
A: This does not sound like testicular cancer. For it to be testicular cancer, it would need to be a ...
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| Yolk Sac Tumor Cancer | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My brother has beaten testicular cancer twice, once at the age of 24 and again at the age of 51. ...
A: I am afraid that the prognosis is less than wonderful. I'd like more facts (and it might be better ...
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| testis | 11/14/2008 |
Q: hey me again lol anyway just because i have lower back pain dosent mean i have tc right? and i have ...
A: The system says that I didn't respond to this message. I thought I had, so sorry about the delay... ...
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| babies | 11/4/2008 |
Q: my husband had testicular cancer 5 years ago. he hd one testicle removes and went through 3 weeks of ...
A: Yes, it is safe. The likelihood of congenital problems from chemo is zero. Children of men who had ...
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| epididmitis | 10/23/2008 |
Q: i first noticed a small lump on one of my testicles a while back ago, it didn't hurt or bother me at ...
A: I am afraid that I do not know the answer. In fact, all I have are questions... When did you see ...
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| lump | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Doug - Just 6 days ago I noticed a small lump on my right testicle. After 3 days went by the lump ...
A: yeah, you should be concerned. I'm not saying it is cancer or that you shouldn't finish the ...
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| Swollen lymph nodes (3 months running) | 9/9/2008 |
Q: First off thank you for your time in the matter. I am 22 years old and back in June I noticed a ...
A: It is possible for testicular cancer to spread to the supraclavicular lymph nodes right above the ...
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| previuos cancer??? | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I had teratoma testi cancer when i was 19 (i' now 25) it go t through to my back. I had two 2.5cm ...
A: Mat, You've got to see the doctor as soon as possible. Yes, the cancer could be back without coming ...
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| Ball on top of testicle | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am 37 years old and have pea sized hard ball on the top of my testicle. Not really in the ...
A: I think he is correct. Testicular cancer rarely would show up on the top of the testicle and never, ...
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| hey :) | 7/29/2008 |
Q: hey, my name is Michael and im 14 I have been sitting down while i pee for like ever...since i was ...
A: Only if you really have to go and all the stalls are occupied. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING we know of will ...
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| hey :) | 7/29/2008 |
Q: hey, my name is Michael and im 14 I have been sitting down while i pee for like ever...since i was ...
A: I'm afraid that this isn't even an old wives tale. I have never heard this before, ever. I can't ...
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| Chest X-ray positive | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have had seminoma without signs of spread, I had a chest xray and it is showing something and now ...
A: I am not a doctor, so I do not have much experience interpreting chest xrays. Nevertheless, it seems ...
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| Chest X-ray positive | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have had seminoma without signs of spread, I had a chest xray and it is showing something and now ...
A: They should be able to tell the difference between these things. Did you have a CT scan of your ...
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| Tesicular Lump (post vasectomy) | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I had a vasectomy approx. a month ago and believe that it resulted in a sperm granuloma (sperm ...
A: I think you are doing the right thing to have the doctor check it out, but I do not think it is ...
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| lump on testicals | 6/6/2008 |
Q: my son has found a lump on each testical size of a pea very hard an do not move. He also has lump ...
A: I am sorry, but I don't think I can adequately answer the question. You do not say how old your son ...
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| Testicular Cancer | 5/31/2008 |
Q: (Posting this question again because I don't think you got it) Hi, Aman again. The bump is really ...
A: An ultrasound is the proper test to detect cancer. Just get the test done and you will know for ...
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| testicular cancer | 5/29/2008 |
Q: my problem is that my left testicular found in it a tumor and this is the result of Pathology lab ...
A: Your pathology report suggests that you have a stage I nonseminoma. This means that the cancer does ...
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| Results | 5/16/2008 |
Q: its patrick again. I just thought I would follow up with you and let you know the results that I got ...
A: That sounds good. It would be better to know what the lump is, though. Do your parents remember? If ...
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| Testicular Cancer | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and I have found a lump on the side of my right testicle. When I put my finger on ...
A: It's hard to say. I would be basing everything on your description, and that introduces a lot of ...
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| Testicular Cancer | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and I have found a lump on the side of my right testicle. When I put my finger on ...
A: It is impossible for me to tell you what this is over the internet. Since you say that it may move a ...
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| Testicluar Area worries... | 4/9/2008 |
Q: my names David, i'm 18 and from Southern England... For a fair while i sometimes get an ache in my ...
A: David, I thought I answered this question, but I still see it in the list. Sorry if I messed ...
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| Testical round mass | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a marble sized ball that is attached (not by much) to my left testicle and it is some what ...
A: While I'm pretty sure this isn't cancer, the only way to know for sure would be to have a doctor ...
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| Testicular cancer | 3/17/2008 |
Q: My questions involves treatment for a Stage 1 seminoma for which a inguinal orchiectomy was ...
A: Shannon, I generally always lean towards surveillance, so the fact that a horseshoe kidney would be ...
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| testicular lump | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I found a lump attatched to the upper portion of my testicle. It was painful when probed the first ...
A: Sean, If you'd like to email back and forth on this question, please email me directly at ...
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| a small ball attached to my right testicle via a string/tube | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old and i have discovered for a quite a time now a small lump/ball (i don't know how ...
A: Alex, I cannot tell you what this is, but I doubt that it is testicular cancer. TC is always inside ...
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| Small lump | 12/14/2007 |
Q: a few months ago i was taking a shower and felt One of my testicles. i noticed a pretty small bump ...
A: Andy, It is impossible for me to tell you what this is over the internet. Your best bet is to ask ...
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| small spot type thing. | 12/10/2007 |
Q: please help my dad checked and sais its nothing to worry about what is it?.
A: TO be honest, I do not know what this is. I am not a doctor, but even if I was, I wouldn't be able ...
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| Sperm from someone who has testicular cancer | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a question and it's kind of difficult so forgive me if it seems crude. I just met someone who ...
A: Ignoring the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases, there is no cancer risk from being ...
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| testicular lump | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have had a lump that is connected to my right testicle its not on the actual testicle but ...
A: Honestly, I am not sure what this could be. It is most likely to be a cyst, though what kind, I do ...
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| Testicular cancer | 11/26/2007 |
Q: What do they do for T C and is it curable?Inoticed a pain in my left testicle that shot up into my ...
A: Testicular cancer is typically treated by removing the testicle. Yes, it usually is curable. Your ...
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| left testicle mass | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old and recently during a testicular self examination, I noticed a very small but ...
A: I can't tell you what it is, and I have never heard of anything called a nodule (except during an ...
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| Testicular Cancer | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I need to find a good Oncologist who specializes in Testicular Cancer. My son was recently ...
A: I run a testicular cancer website, and on that site there is a list of experts. Depending on where ...
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| Do I Have TC | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I am a 21yr old male. I have had a hard, pea size bump on the top of my left testicle for at least ...
A: I do not know if this is cancer, and while it probably is not, you really would need to see a doctor ...
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| lumps on top of my left testicle | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have had numerous abnormalities around my left testicle for years, which I finally feel I should ...
A: The top of the testicle really is not part of the testicle. The epididymis actually covers the back ...
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| lumps on top of my left testicle | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have had numerous abnormalities around my left testicle for years, which I finally feel I should ...
A: Could it be cancer? Well, anything is possible. Nevertheless, while I certainly think you should see ...
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| a small lump | 8/7/2007 |
Q: him twelve years old and i found a small lump on my left testicle yesterday. it hurts a bit but it ...
A: A lump on the testicle should be examined by your doctor because it could indeed be cancer. However, ...
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| Lump - "Ball Bearing" | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I just found a lump on my right testicle last night when taking a bath. When I read your ...
A: Ed, A ball bearing embedded in the side of the testicle doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room. Yes, it ...
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| Testis | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Doug: For the past month i've had minor discomforts in the testis area. I've seen my local doctor ...
A: Greg, Did you see a neurologist or a urologist?? Did the doctor do a physical exam or talk to you ...
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| tc | 8/11/2006 |
Q: how accurate are ultrasounds in detecting testiculere cancer ,thanx
A: Ultrasounds are VERY accurate in distinguishing whether a mass in the scrotum is inside or outside ...
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| Prostate and testicular cancer | 7/19/2006 |
Q: How would testicular and prostate cancer affect the male's ability to father children?
A: These are completely different cancers with completely different side effects. Testicular cancer ...
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| testiculer cancer | 6/14/2006 |
Q: are cancers common on the epididmis ,and how worried should i be if i was to find another lump ...
A: Cancers are extremely uncommon on the epididymis, but they do happen. Benign cysts or tumors are ...
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| Cancer | 5/26/2006 |
Q: My best friend has had cervical cancer since the age of 15. It went into remission for several years ...
A: Jill, I really am the wrong person to answer your question. I know nothing of this cancer. I am ...
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| testicular cancer | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I recently noticed a very hard lump in my left scrotum. This is about the size of a pea.When I ...
A: Not much for me to say. You're going to need to be evluated in person by a doctor. It might be ...
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| Prostate cancer | 4/9/2006 |
Q: What am I lokking for when I check for cancer in my testicles? Lots is said about it but very little ...
A: Are you asking about prostate cancer or testicular cancer? You can do a testicular self exam for ...
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| testicular lump | 2/13/2006 |
Q: I am 26 yrs. old and have a tiny lump on the left upper exterior part of my testicle. When I touch ...
A: It could be a cyst, but it could be other things, including cancer. I am a bit confused by your ...
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| do i have it at 12 year old | 12/21/2005 |
Q: When I'm in shower I sometimes check them and I can see lumps and feel lumps mostly on the side of ...
A: Nick, There is no way for me to tell you what is going on in there over the internet. I can tell ...
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| lump on testicle | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I am a nurse, 40 y.o., and recently found a small, approx 2-3 mm lump to my lateral R. testicle. ...
A: Is the lump ATTACHED to the testicle or growing out of it? Mine felt like a ball bearing embedded in ...
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| In need of advice | 2/23/2005 |
Q: I have just undergone surgery to have my right testicle removed because it was highly suspicious ...
A: Jason, All in good time. I would not jump to any conclusions about treatment, nor would I ...
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| Tumor or Cyst | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Just less than one year ago I was diagnosed with Stage one Seminoma testicualr cancer.I then opted ...
A: I am not an oncologist, but I am a testicular cancer expert, and there is no chance in the world ...
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| Question about Testicular Cancer | 11/13/2004 |
Q: I am a 16 year old male and about a year ago I noticed a SMALL hard lump on the top of my left ...
A: What you read about testicular tumors is extremely misleading and irrelevant. Truth be told, most ...
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| Cancer or Spermatocele? | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I have a solid round mass in one of my testicles. It's been years since I first noticed it and it ...
A: I am afraid that I do not understand your explanation... A spermatocele would feel like a third ...
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| cancer | 5/14/2004 |
Q: can you tell if someone has cancer by looking at their urine in a cup would a person be taking ...
A: You cannot tell if someone has testicular cancer by LOOKING at their urine. If they had a REALLY bad ...
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| PSA numbers | 5/11/2004 |
Q: My dads bloodwork shows PSA numbers at 18, They were 4 three years ago. He just turned 81. He ...
A: I am not a prostate cancer expert, but I'll chime in anyway... 18 is awfully high. I can't imagine ...
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| testicular cancer | 4/29/2004 |
Q: doug. this is kind of embarrassing to explain; i didnt want to go to a doctor. i think i might ...
A: It IS normal for one to hanf lower than the other. The question is, is it lumpy ON the actual ...
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| testicular cancer treatment | 2/12/2004 |
Q: Doug; The path report doesn't mention the reti testes, and only states the size of the testicle. ...
A: Are you SURE that it doesn't mention the size of the tumor anywhere? I can believe that they did not ...
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| testicular cancer treatment | 2/8/2004 |
Q: Doug, Sorry my initial question was so vague - some more info. I'm 49 yrs old. Noticed the swollen ...
A: Did the pathology report list the size of the tumor, not the testicle? Did it ever mention the words ...
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| Pediatric Oncology | 6/22/2003 |
Q: First let me say how much I admire your courage. I can't imagine what TC must be like but I'm ...
A: Don, As you suspect, I am probably not the right source for this topic. I thought about it all day ...
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