Not PCE: anyone's DH have/ had testicular cancer?

[2vermont]

No advice, but lots of hugs.

[GailGoldie]

No advice. I think it is wise to bank sperm. You never know. Smart choice.

I'm sorry you all have to go through this. Prayers for his health.

[winston]

Oooooh no. I'm so sorry, and I hope that the CT doesn't show any further signs anywhere else.

((hugs))

[Deleted]

No advice or experience, but sending good vibes/thoughts/prayers your way.

[JLN]

I have no advice. But big hugs to you and your family.

[teflep]

No advice either, just prayers for you all.

[lys]

There is definitely hope, and reason for optimism -so hang in there.
My DH had testitular cancer15 years ago and is doing fine. He had surgery (removed one testitcal) followed by radiation. The radiation made him tired, but otherwise no side effects. Bloodwork is checked yearly now (every 6 months at first) for T cell count.
No sexual side effects as a result of this As long as he has one functioning testical you can have more children if you choose.
It is stressful, and you guys WILL get thru this!
(It has been too long to remember the details as to the name of cancer cell type etc.)
The experience did make DH examine his priorities in life.

[marie427]

Lots of hugs to your family.

[pixy0stix]

Sending good thoughts your family's way.

DH's good friend had testicular cancer. He lost his testicle and did radiation. I don't think he did chemo. 10+ years later he's still doing good and cancer free.

[dirtyred]

I'm a breast cancer survivor.

First, I recommend calling and getting a prescription for anxiety, like Xanax. It was a life saver for me, especially early on before I really knew anything.

Second, get a notebook to take to all doctor's appointments. You're going to be innundated with information and you really won't be able to remember it all. Write down questions as you think of them, and leave a space for the answer underneath.

Initially, I would advise to NOT Google--you're not going to find any information that's going to make you feel better, only stuff that's going to freak you out more.

[twotrue]

No advice but sending good thoughts your way.

[Deleted]

Nothing to add except best of luck as you move forward. Hugs!

[heyjude]

I'm really sorry.

[emilyj]

No advice, but I'm sorry you are having to go through this. (((hugs)))

[rootbeerfloat]

Sending good thoughts your way.

My BFF's H had testicular cancer at 23. They didn't have children yet, so they banked sperm. He had one testicle removed and radiation. They have since had 4 children (not using the banked sperm), which elicits jokes about his remaining testicle.

[runforrest]

No advice but sending good thoughts about the ct scan.

[eclaires]

lots of hugs, and good thoughts your way!

A good friend of mine's husband had testicular cancer around 3.5 years ago. I think he worked with the same doctors that Lance Armstrong did? Out of Indiana University, I'm pretty sure. Anyway, he's been cancer free since. They had one child at the time and were unable to bank sperm for some reason. Anyway, GL!

[MixedBerryJam]

My husband didn't have testicular, but it was one of the possibilities before his final dx came in, and the doctors told us at that time that testicular is one of the most treatable. Good luck with his treatment, and I hope the additional scan(s) come back pristine!

My go-to advice is to get a book, save every single card from every single doctor you see, write everything down and don't be afraid to ask questions. If you don't understand something, say so. The doctors want you to feel informed and confident in THEM and their treatment plan, so don't be too shy to say "I don't understand ..." or "I've forgotten ..." Oh, and stay off the googles. I had the best luck with nih.gov, which is really readable and geared to laypeople.

[laurenpetro]

My BIL had testicular cancer when he was 21. He went through treatment and has been cancer free since. He got married a few years ago and they had their 1st baby with no banked sperm. He just turned 40 in may.

Depending on the course of treatment they made advise minimal contact between you 2, since you're pregnant.

Best of luck and big hugs to all of you.

[StrawberryBlondie]

No advice, but lots of hugs.

[EloiseWeenie]

T&P for your family.

[bronxgirl]

Jul 18, 2012 7:41:39 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Sending good thoughts your family's way.

DH's good friend had testicular cancer. He lost his testicle and did radiation. I don't think he did chemo. 10+ years later he's still doing good and cancer free.

My friend's husband had testicular cancer and pretty much the same situation, although about 6 months later he had lung cancer. He did chemo at that time and has been cancer free ever since.
Best of luck to you and your husband.