What if I had testicular cancer but never went to doctors?

Question

Hi guys,Im a a 23 year old and recently went to Docs as I thought Id found a lump in my right testicle.The Doctor was there with a student and the student checked me but not the doctor.The student said he felt my epididimus (the normal lump at the back).But Im still worried.My question is:
What if I had testicular cancer but never went to doctors or found on visit.
I really dont want to go back...Im a hypocondriact I admit it and over the past 3 months Ive been over15 times.ive had chest pains (heart ruled out),shortness of breath,dizziness,left arm pain,jaw ache and all ive had back is anxiety.Ive had several blood tests etc,all fine.
So IF I had testicular cancer and it developed and spread what would happen?I just feel if I went with ANYTHING they would do a few routine tests there (non invasive) and put it down to anxiety.

Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.thank you

note:No history of testicular cancer,dont smoke or drink.

thanks for the reply....but when you say..you would die...how?
Would I just feel ok then drop down dead.I would think it was a slow process.ie collapse...or vomitting,etc

Hi guys,thanks again for your repsonses.Some did crack me up tho,lol.I went again this morning to a diff doc and Ive been referred to get a ultra scan so im pleased I went back.I will consider seeing someone about my constant worrying about health.Ironic really as Ive got a masters degree in Psychology!Just need to defend myself alittle,The reason I went about arm pain,jaw pain etc was that they were accompained by chest pain and it traveled to my left arm and jaw (symptoms of heart attack) take care everyone.

Answer 1

At 23 you should know the feel of your own testes. You seem to know the location and feel of the epididimus; can you feel something else there? If so, go back and ask what exactly it is you are feeling - show the doctor exactly where the mass is you are worried about.

Testicular cancer can metastacise, and once it spreads is difficult to stop. The good news is that testicular cancers are typically slow growing masses, so you have time to seek a second opinion and treatment if necessary.

Also talk to the doctor about your obessive behavior. He should be able to refer you to a counsellor who can talk through with you why you are getting these symptoms and anxiety about your health. There is probablly a psychological cause to this.

Answer 2

"What else could this be? I cant eat or sleep.Its on my mind so much i have just started lashing out at everything and everyone around me busted my hand up etc." -- Quite understandable. You're scared and angry. "...small hard bump...pain in my lower stomach at times just dull pains that come and go." -- These can be cancer symptoms but more often these symptoms are caused by infection, injury or something else. These other conditions can still be serious and still need treatment. "I have a feeling its not going to be good news." -- You won't get a firm diagnosis on Monday. Not without diagnostic tests. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound to determine if the lump is solid or fluid-filled, inside or outside the testicle itself. And you'll probably have to go for a blood test that looks for tumor markers. Tumor markers are chemicals, usually proteins, produced by cancer cells and their presence helps in diagnosis and in monitoring the success of treatment. Testicular cancer is common but the risk of dying from this cancer is about 1 in 5,000. Testicular cancer can be treated and usually cured, especially when it is found early. It's a very treatable cancer and responds well to treatment. This is not a death sentence. It would be impossible for you to not think the worst, so I won't tell you not to. But try to keep in mind that cancer isn't the only thing that can cause your symptoms. Remember that.

Answer 3

MATE U SOUND LIKE A PRUFF BECAUSE YOU KEEP ON GOING TO THE DOCTORS OVER A LITTLE ARM ACHE OR JAW ACHE stupid stuff to go to the fcuking doctor about and then you wonder why they just give back a basic its nothing to worry about, BECAUSE THEY MEAN IT there is Fcuking nothing to worry about. God i bet if u had a saw hand from smacking someone u would go to the doc and say please help me i might have a broken BONE. Fcuking hell people like u do my Fcuking head in.

Mate if you are genuinely worried about the lump below go to another doctor, im being sericous thats rele dangerous if you dont get that checked out properley but aches arnt worth going to the doctor ok, good luck no hard feelings thanks bye.

Answer 4

Get a second opinion to be sure.
A junior doctor is not reliable enough and you need to be sure.

Answer 5

get a grip man, at 23 you are unlikely to have anything wrong with you, stop obsessing on yourself and look outside for a change, get involved with the world, in short get a life, live it and stop worrying about stuff that will probably never happen, if they do deal with them then, find a gilrfriend, if you are caring for somebody else, you wont worry about yourself so much.

Answer 6

Try egg sandwiches on a Tuesday but whatever you do, don't let ham slip into the mix...And my misses thought I was a hypocondriact....

Answer 7

If you had testicular cancer and it went untreated you would die.

Answer 8

You'll die soon

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