22 replies to this topic

[james753]

Right guys, (mainly) and girls.

It's taken me a while to post this.
Over a year ago now, (October 20th to be precise!) i found a lump on one of my nuts. 12 months later i'm all clear, having been diagnosed with testicular cancer, and having been given two 3 week courses of chemotherapy back in february. I found this early, it hadn't spread anywhere, and after surgery, the chemo was more of a precaution. It was absolutely awful. Really Grim. And to be honest, i still can get pretty upset by the whole goings on, but tough luck, and i'm better now, life goes on.

BUT, I FOUND IT EARLY.

I was only 19 when i found it (only 20 now). Cancer will get you what ever age. Please lads, check your nuts.
It's not a topic that's discussed much, people shy away from saying,

''doctor can you grab my nuts and check 'em - there's summit up.''

I waited two weeks from finding a lump, to getting it checked out, apparently some people wait for over a year....

Girlies, get your boyfriend/husband/ brother/sons or any male relative to check his.
GET IT DONE.
After all, you wouldn't go out in your mini without making sure your nuts are in good order.
Best wishes all.
James

[Dolly 89]

firstly: im sorry to hear the news
secondly: im glad to hear your all ok now
thirdly: i opened this expecting to find something really sarcastic but its a very important message to everyone well done for being brave enough to tell everyone lots of people wouldnt.

[minimininut]

I was totally expecting this to be about wheel nuts. Nice one mate, thanks for having the guts to tell your story.

[2lrminivan]

glad you are ok

keep checking them guys!!!

[Bungle]

my best mate had the same at 19

does make you think a bit at that age

but 19 years later he has 2 daughters, so you can get on with life with just one

good luck to the future and keep up with the regular tests and scans, my mate has had it come back twice now but caught it very early both times and is fit and well again

[toyboy396]

Glad your ok James..

We found a lump a couple of years back.. Most worrying, all was good though.

All you guys should keep a check on this.. It affects blokes of ALL ages.

[james753]

Thanks to all for the goodwill messages.
Its just about checking! As i said, i'm over mine, but someone might not even know they've got it.

[daveeeeee]

I've had my nuts checked by the doc before and it's really no bother, worth doing if you have concerns. well done for posting

[coopdog]

what does the lump feel like?

[andy159]

I was totally expecting this to be about wheel nuts. Nice one mate, thanks for having the guts to tell your story.

ditto good post though and have just checked

[davidv]

Glad your OK.None of us really like having to go to the doctors but sometimes we have to.It does hurt if you even get a big boil on some bits.A few years ago sitting on the loo a big wasp stung Mr.happy on his head.

[Tom Sanderson]

Glad your ok now and very brave of you to start this topic. I had a hernia a couple of years back (at 19) and i know its not as serious, but it can still kill you if untreated. I had the operation and got it sorted and i am fine now, its really not as bad as people say, much better than possible/certain death if left alone.

[james753]

what does the lump feel like?

Err... not really sure, i cant really remember! Just hard and lump like....?! Not very big, and it didn't move about....
If that's any help?

[Dolly 89]

what does the lump feel like?

just check your nuts regularly and you ill know if you feel anything strange then go to the docs if you feel something strange

[davidv]

Most the time a lump That moves about when you feel it before pain and swelling.Never fell them hard or things get worse.Women always check there parts to.Sometimes things are only a spot or boil but that is on the skin not inside the shopping bag.