Hi saskia -
i am a double victim myself.
had first testicle removed 2 years ago, 2nd removed 1 year ago.
went through radiation therapy to clear everything away.
I find it strange that they would be treating the second testicle tumor with
chemotherapy as opposed to removal. i have not ever heard of that and it
sounds unusual. do you know why they decided on this treatment. the standard
of care is to remove both in most cases (like mine).
i know have to take testosterone daily through gels because no longer have
ability to create on my own.
i assume that your boyfriend was able to store some sperm away for future
use?
any questions pls feel free to ask.
mark.

>From: "saskiawb" <saskiawb@...>
>Reply-To: testicularcancersupport@yahoogroups.com
>To: testicularcancersupport@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Testicular Cancer Support] questions about double t.c.
>Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 20:47:50 -0000
>
>hi, i am a new member, prompted to join by the sudden and scary
>discovery of my partner's double t.c.. one testicle has been removed,
>and he is undergoing treatment (chemotherapy) for the cancer in the
>second.
>
>i am a bit hazy on the technicalities, as he keeps a lot of it to
>himself. That is why i have joined this group. has anybody had any
>experience with a double t.c.? has anybody experienced the removal of
>both testicles? if so, what can we expect? can anyone give me some
>advice on how best to support my boyfriend through this?
>
>thanks- saskia
>



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