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I know a great deal about all aspect of testicular cancer. I am a testicular cancer survivor, and have run a testicular cancer website since 1996. If I do not know the answer to a question, I have access to a number of my own world-class experts to get the correct answer. Please note that I am not an expert when it comes to other cancers. If your question involves something other than testicular cancer or a cancer of that general region, please ask another expert.

   

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Convinced its testicular cancer11/11/2009
  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 ...
Convinced its testicular cancer11/11/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
TESTICULAR CANCER10/9/2009
  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 ...
small painfull lump10/7/2009
  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 ...
Lump or Cyst on Testicle with chronic Bleeding in Semen, etc7/23/2009
  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 ...
Mesenteric lymph nodes5/30/2009
  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 ...
Testicular cancer - spine4/27/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lump3/9/2009
  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 ...
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 ...
lymph node2/22/2009
  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, ...
Tc2/14/2009
  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 ...
very small bump2/14/2009
  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 ...
Testicular advice2/11/2009
  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 ...
Small lump on right testicle2/5/2009
  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 ...
Size of bump when first noticed1/27/2009
  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 ...
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 / ...
TESTICULAR CANCER1/6/2009
  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 ...
TESTICULAR CANCER1/6/2009
  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 ...
testi1/5/2009
  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 ...
Lumps on both testicles12/15/2008
  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 ...
lump behind left testicle12/5/2008
  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 ...
Yolk Sac Tumor Cancer11/21/2008
  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 ...
testis11/14/2008
  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... ...
babies11/4/2008
  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 ...
epididmitis10/23/2008
  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 ...
lump10/3/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ball on top of testicle7/29/2008
  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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chest X-ray positive7/15/2008
  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 ...
Chest X-ray positive7/15/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
lump on testicals6/6/2008
  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 ...
Testicular Cancer5/31/2008
  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 ...
testicular cancer5/29/2008
  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 ...
Results5/16/2008
  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 ...
Testicular Cancer5/13/2008
  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 ...
Testicular Cancer5/12/2008
  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 ...
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 ...
Testical round mass4/1/2008
  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 ...
Testicular cancer3/17/2008
  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 ...
testicular lump3/17/2008
  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 ...
a small ball attached to my right testicle via a string/tube2/11/2008
  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 ...
Small lump12/14/2007
  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 ...
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 ...
Sperm from someone who has testicular cancer12/10/2007
  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 ...
testicular lump12/7/2007
  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 ...
Testicular cancer11/26/2007
  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 ...
left testicle mass10/18/2007
  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 ...
Testicular Cancer10/6/2007
  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 ...
Do I Have TC9/1/2007
  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 ...
lumps on top of my left testicle8/12/2007
  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 ...
lumps on top of my left testicle8/12/2007
  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 ...
a small lump8/7/2007
  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, ...
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 ...
Testis9/28/2006
  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 ...
tc8/11/2006
  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 ...
Prostate and testicular cancer7/19/2006
  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 ...
testiculer cancer6/14/2006
  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 ...
Cancer5/26/2006
  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 ...
testicular cancer4/24/2006
  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 ...
Prostate cancer4/9/2006
  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 ...
testicular lump2/13/2006
  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 ...
do i have it at 12 year old12/21/2005
  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 ...
lump on testicle3/14/2005
  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 ...
In need of advice2/23/2005
  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 ...
Tumor or Cyst2/20/2005
  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 ...
Question about Testicular Cancer11/13/2004
  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 ...
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 ...
cancer5/14/2004
  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 ...
PSA numbers5/11/2004
  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 ...
testicular cancer4/29/2004
  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 ...
testicular cancer treatment2/12/2004
  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 ...
testicular cancer treatment2/8/2004
  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 ...
Pediatric Oncology6/22/2003
  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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