Jteach1960's Journey with Testicular Cancer
Survivor: Testicular Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment more than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 21 years ago, Male, Age: 60, Stage III
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Diagnosed
Oh No
I was sick for 6 weeks, losing weight and incredible back pain. Doctors insisted it was a degenerative back issue. I would live with it for the rest of my life.
Removal of testicle
Procedure or Surgery
Back pain went away as soon as testicle gone! The doctors had never seen a sicker man...told to go home and enjoy my children with the time I had left.
Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Went to Dana Farber in Boston MA. best idea for my survival! But...3 drugs took away my ability to eat and drink! I wasted away to nothing. Vomiting, and mouth sores that traveled down to the stomach were rampant. Spent many weeks in hospital with every complication imaginable!