Testicular Cancer Stories
Testicular cancer most often begins in germ cells (cells that make sperm). It is rare and is most frequently diagnosed in men 20-34 years old. Most testicular cancers can be cured, even if diagnosed at an advanced stage. (National Cancer Institute)
Seminoma Stories
Rick Henrikson, Seminoma, Stage 1
1st Symptoms: Noticed one testicle larger than the other, dull pain
Treatment: Orchiectomy (surgical removal of one testicle), neoadjuvant chemo (1 infusion of Carboplatin)
Status: Remission
Non-Seminoma Stories
Mikael Habekost, Non-Seminoma, Stage 1
Cancer Details: Usually affects one testicle, tends to spread more quickly than seminomas
1st Symptoms: Fatigue, one swollen testicle
Treatment: Surgery (removal and reconstruction), radiation, hormone therapy
Status: Remission
Hugo Toovey, Non-Seminoma, Stage 2B
Cancer Details: Tends to spread more quickly than seminomas
1st Symptoms: Pea-sized lump on right testicle
Treatment: Surgical removal of right testicle, lymph node resection, chemotherapy
Status: Remission, currently battling unrelated case of colon cancer