This and other cancers for men are a topic that are discussed the least... I have seen posts for other cancers but I really don't think most guys take it seriously.
Personally I had testicular cancer when I was 4. I'm now 43 and still healthy (other than skin cancers caused from the radiation)and have fathered 2 kids..... A good friend of mine at 20 had prostate cancer and now at 24 it has returned.... for what ever reason they did not remove the entire prostate at the time. This is more of a "guys it can happen at any time to any one". In Canada, the Cancer Society is doing what is called "The Underwear Affair" to raise funds and awareness for these cancers below the waist.
If anyone is interested in donating or supporting the cause, please go to the website
I'm curious about self-exams. I tried and din't feel anything but maybe I'm doing it wrong. Now that I'm in my 40's I feel I should stay on top of this stuff but I don't have insurance so I can't just run to a doctor for every sneeze.
I dunno.I'll have to ck that out. Here in NYC there's newspaper sponsored prostate screeings and I just got a cheap Stroke/P.A.D/Stomach cancer test....(thank you Scan van!) Ya woulda thot that after all that press about Lance Armstrong someone would be making a bigger outreah to guys w/no insurance!
Go to a urologist. And don't be afraid to ask him to show you. I went to my GP for a regular check up and he just checked for a hernia. At 50, I went to a urologist. His exam was very intense. He felt each testicle, rolling each in his fingers for a considerable length of time giving the attention that was required.
Important to be open and honest with your doctor. It may be awkward for a gay guy to go to a straight doctor. The doctor doesnt' care what your sexuality is. He or she is there to help you.
I was afraid with all that stimulation that I would pop a hard on but didn't. In any event, I would recommend going to a urologist. That is his specialty.
I had a friend at work that just went through testicular cancer and had 2 operations done. 1 removing a testicle and the other removing lymph nodes in the back. As of today it has not returned and he has recovered remarkably with no chemo or anything. I think alot of it is his positive attitude and great look on life. I am learning more and more about the different kinds of cancer. Seems there are so many now.
