HELP! Testicle Lump?

[tyler19961]

First off, I am tyler, a 16 year old high school softmore.
I have been really healthy all my life. Always fit and never been out of shape, and I am extremely healthy. But today while taking a pee at school, I found a large lump on the spot there should not be in the left testicle. It is, say, about the size of a pea and does not hurt, but it definitely is there and not normal.

I am always a calm person and really popular in school, but I instantly started shaking and asked to go home, which I had my dad pick me up. He keeps asking me whats wrong but I just cannot tell him. Yes, me and my dad are very close since my mother died giving birth to me, and I am his only child, and yes, he seen me naked fairly recently (Warning, TMI: I was caught Mastubating last month), but I am just embarrassed. He will see it all up close if I show him, but I do not know what to do. I am extremely scared, and I looked up testicular cancer signs, and I fit all of them. (Really, I do. That really, really, scared me.)

I need quick advice. Should I have him look at it? Cancer has run in his family, his twin brother died from Stomach Cancer when he was 18, his sister died from breast cancer last year, his mom died from Breast Cancer 10 years ago and his father died of Brain cancer about 5 or so years ago. If he finds this out, it will instantly break him. He had cancer too, which was Stomach Cancer, like his brother, but he survived. Doctors said that it was an extremely rare genetic strain that causes decedents and blood relatives to get cancer. If I tell him, this will break him, and probably cause him to collapse. I have no idea what to do, and I am beyond scared. Can someone please tell me what to do? :(

[sqishy]

First off, I am tyler, a 16 year old high school softmore.
I have been really healthy all my life. Always fit and never been out of shape, and I am extremely healthy. But today while taking a pee at school, I found a large lump on the spot there should not be in the left testicle. It is, say, about the size of a pea and does not hurt, but it definitely is there and not normal.

I am always a calm person and really popular in school, but I instantly started shaking and asked to go home, which I had my dad pick me up. He keeps asking me whats wrong but I just cannot tell him. Yes, me and my dad are very close since my mother died giving birth to me, and I am his only child, and yes, he seen me naked fairly recently (Warning, TMI: I was caught Mastubating last month), but I am just embarrassed. He will see it all up close if I show him, but I do not know what to do. I am extremely scared, and I looked up testicular cancer signs, and I fit all of them. (Really, I do. That really, really, scared me.)

I need quick advice. Should I have him look at it? Cancer has run in his family, his twin brother died from Stomach Cancer when he was 18, his sister died from breast cancer last year, his mom died from Breast Cancer 10 years ago and his father died of Brain cancer about 5 or so years ago. If he finds this out, it will instantly break him. He had cancer too, which was Stomach Cancer, like his brother, but he survived. Doctors said that it was an extremely rare genetic strain that causes decedents and blood relatives to get cancer. If I tell him, this will break him, and probably cause him to collapse. I have no idea what to do, and I am beyond scared. Can someone please tell me what to do? :(


Ask for a private doctor's appointment, seems like the best option here.

It's unfortunate to be in a family with a genetic disposition to cancer, but conclusions cannot be made fast. It is good that you knew something wss up fast, so you have a good idea of what your health is like (many people don't think much about their health) .The lump could be a cyst or a benign tumour. Best way to find out is to go to the doctor.

This description is really detailed, and a lot of people don't go into this much detail in VT, which shows you trust us. Thank you :) .
*hugs*
We are here to help wherever possible, remember that.

[tyler19961]

I told him. :(

As expected he took it really hard. He just left the house and drove off. :(
I don't know what to do.

[sqishy]

I told him. :(

As expected he took it really hard. He just left the house and drove off. :(
I don't know what to do.

I said doctor's appointment. But you dad knows now. He won't do anything bad, he's just scared that this is happening and took the fast option of leaving so he could think things through.

Did you say you have cancer, or just a lump? Don't assume things or make a diagnosis, it could create problems that are not there.

[tyler19961]

I said doctor's appointment. But you dad knows now. He won't do anything bad, he's just scared that this is happening and took the fast option of leaving so he could think things through.

Did you say you have cancer, or just a lump? Don't assume things or make a diagnosis, it could create problems that are not there.

No, I showed him the lump. I decided to fess up and say why I was scared and left school. He instantly was shocked and I showed him. Right when he seen it he left the house. :(

This is going to be difficult for us. All I feel is fear, and clearly he does too. Both of his only siblings (My aunt/uncle) died from cancer and so has his parents (My grandma and grandpa)... what is the survival rate for Testicle cancer?

[Gigablue]

You need to tell your doctor immediately. Normally, I would say that it is unlikely to be cancer, but given your family history, you need to seek immediate medical help.

Your father likely just needs time to process everything. I'm sure he cares about you and will be back soon. That being said, you can't worry about how he will respond to things. You need to do what's best for you and your health.

When your father comes back, talk to him and book a doctors appointment as soon as possible.

[sqishy]

No, I showed him the lump. I decided to fess up and say why I was scared and left school. He instantly was shocked and I showed him. Right when he seen it he left the house. :(

This is going to be difficult for us. All I feel is fear, and clearly he does too. Both of his only siblings (My aunt/uncle) died from cancer and so has his parents (My grandma and grandpa)... what is the survival rate for Testicle cancer?


You need to tell your doctor immediately. Normally, I would say that it is unlikely to be cancer, but given your family history, you need to seek immediate medical help.

Your father likely just needs time to process everything. I'm sure he cares about you and will be back soon. That being said, you can't worry about how he will respond to things. You need to do what's best for you and your health.

When your father comes back, talk to him and book a doctors appointment as soon as possible.

Yes, this ^ . Please go with this, and my advice. ASAP. You dad might be going to get a doctor or some advice, but that's just speculation.


From Wikiepdia: "Testicular cancer has one of the highest cure rates of all cancers: a five-year survival rate in excess of 90 percent overall, and almost 100 percent if it has not spread."

[tyler19961]

I will see when he gets home about him taking me to the doctors. But what if it HAS spread? :(

I know this is really scary to say, but most members of my family with cancer never beat it and die within 2 years or less. I don't see myself living long if it turns out it spread. :(

[sqishy]

I will see when he gets home about him taking me to the doctors. But what if it HAS spread? :(

I know this is really scary to say, but most members of my family with cancer never beat it and die within 2 years or less. I don't see myself living long if it turns out it spread. :(

If it is cancer (could be a cyst or a benign tumour, assume not to be sure):

Even if it has spread (unlikely since you instantly knew something was up, quick diagnosis), survival rates are very high, You found this out very early on, and when you get an appointment with the doctor this will be diagnosed as something, and the worst it can be is cancer, this type of cancer being one of the easiest and safest to cure.

[tyler19961]

I don't want this to sound the wrong way, but will they be doing Chemo for this? Will I lose my hair? If this is really Cancer, I want to keep it secret from my friends, classmates and teachers. But If I lose my hair and gain more of the cancer signs, won't it be obvious?

[sqishy]

I don't want this to sound the wrong way, but will they be doing Chemo for this? Will I lose my hair? If this is really Cancer, I want to keep it secret from my friends, classmates and teachers. But If I lose my hair and gain more of the cancer signs, won't it be obvious?


Go to the 'Treatment' part of this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_cancer

Don't panic and think it is cancer and going to take a bad turn. It is very wise that you are being very cautious about this, but don't make conclusions.

Has you dad come back, have you rang him?

It could also very well be this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epididymal_cyst

[thomasauburn]

Hi Bud. I am an 18 year old who beat cancer!
I was diagnosed Testicular Cancer when I was 17 last May, and beat it this March. Very quick, and they said that it is very rare to die from this cancer, and it is very treatable. Don't stress bud. You will be fine, I just know it.

When your dad arrives back home, calmy ask him to take you to the emergency room, because my older brother took me there and it was very fast. Yes, it costs more money doing it through an emergency room, as they do more MRI tests and Xrays, but at least you will be getting help sooner.

I wish you luck dude. Feel good, I made an account just to cheer you up. ;)

[tyler19961]

Go to the 'Treatment' part of this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_cancer

Don't panic and think it is cancer and going to take a bad turn. It is very wise that you are being very cautious about this, but don't make conclusions.

Has you dad come back, have you rang him?

It could also very well be this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epididymal_cyst

My dad has not returned, but I have been able to call him. He said he is just trying to sort it out with himself and told me not to worry. He will be home soon he said.

Hi Bud. I am an 18 year old who beat cancer!
I was diagnosed Testicular Cancer when I was 17 last May, and beat it this March. Very quick, and they said that it is very rare to die from this cancer, and it is very treatable. Don't stress bud. You will be fine, I just know it.

When your dad arrives back home, calmy ask him to take you to the emergency room, because my older brother took me there and it was very fast. Yes, it costs more money doing it through an emergency room, as they do more MRI tests and Xrays, but at least you will be getting help sooner.

I wish you luck dude. Feel good, I made an account just to cheer you up. ;)

Thanks. :)

[sqishy]

My dad has not returned, but I have been able to call him. He said he is just trying to sort it out with himself and told me not to worry. He will be home soon he said.



Thanks. :)


Best of luck. *hugs*

[tyler19961]

Thanks. I will report back on what is said at the doctors in a week or so. Lets hope it is not cancer.
While waiting, I called my girlfriend to tell her. She was sad and crying on the phone because she knows of my family history with cancer. She said she is coming over right now to visit with me. :)

[tyler19961]

UPDATE:

I, as the suggestions above said, along with Tommy's answer, I had my father take me to the emergency room. My father at first doubted they could do anything there, but Tom was correct. They did an M-R-I and infact confirmed there is a lump. The doctors have scheduled me to come in for blood tests and more scans on Monday. Wish me luck...

[tyler19961]

Update:

Did MRI Scans yesterday, but we have to wait until they call us to get the results because the hospital we went too did not have the proper equipment to produce results, as the doctor said, so they had to send the data to another hospital. Results should apparently be in by tomorrow.

Wish me luck.

[sqishy]

Update:

Did MRI Scans yesterday, but we have to wait until they call us to get the results because the hospital we went too did not have the proper equipment to produce results, as the doctor said, so they had to send the data to another hospital. Results should apparently be in by tomorrow.

Wish me luck.

Wishing luck :)
*hugs*

[fordgtguy]

Good luck dude but the survival rate of cancer on your balls is about 95% so no need to worry.

[sqishy]

Good luck dude but the survival rate of cancer on your balls is about 95% so no need to worry.

Yes ^ , survival rate is really high, one of the highest of all types of cancer.

[Croconaw]

Good luck :D

[tyler19961]

Well, we got the results back yesterday.

Faster than I thought. I need to go and get more blood work because something is apparently irregular. The doctor said "I dont want to scare you at all, but you probably do have cancer".

Great...

[vLiinx]

Well, we got the results back yesterday.

Faster than I thought. I need to go and get more blood work because something is apparently irregular. The doctor said "I dont want to scare you at all, but you probably do have cancer".

Great...

If it is, its better that you found it quick, because then something can be done

[sqishy]

Well, we got the results back yesterday.

Faster than I thought. I need to go and get more blood work because something is apparently irregular. The doctor said "I dont want to scare you at all, but you probably do have cancer".

Great...

You found it quickly. The success rate for treatment is extremely high, don't worry. *hugs*

[Croconaw]

I hope they can do something about it. Let us know how it goes.

[tyler19961]

Well, it turns out I infact do have testicular cancer and I have been scheduled for more tests on Monday. They want to do a couple tests on me and then they will give me the date where they must remove... the testicle. Yes, they have to remove the affected testicle permanently. The next scans are going to determine if the cancer has spread, which hopefully, it did not.

I am really depressed lately and my dad is losing it as well. My friend Jimmy has temporarily moved in with us to help us out (Thankfully), because my dads anxiety and depression are very bad.

[sqishy]

Well, it turns out I infact do have testicular cancer and I have been scheduled for more tests on Monday. They want to do a couple tests on me and then they will give me the date where they must remove... the testicle. Yes, they have to remove the affected testicle permanently. The next scans are going to determine if the cancer has spread, which hopefully, it did not.

I am really depressed lately and my dad is losing it as well. My friend Jimmy has temporarily moved in with us to help us out (Thankfully), because my dads anxiety and depression are very bad.

If they are doing tests and going to remove the testicle, then it means that they know what they are doing and that the cancer will most very likely be stopped. I won't whitewash the situation; having a testicle removed is permanent and not reversible (maybe this is why the body was evolved to have two, but I'm not sure). But you are alive, and most very likely will get through this, minus the testicle with the cancer.

You probably already know this, but we sometimes forget to be thankful of what we have, not thinking about what we don't have or what we lost. We are alive.
You saw that something was up immediately from the start and you took the situation well. For that you get *hugs*.

With the poster below this message, as well.

[fordgtguy]

Well, it turns out I infact do have testicular cancer and I have been scheduled for more tests on Monday. They want to do a couple tests on me and then they will give me the date where they must remove... the testicle. Yes, they have to remove the affected testicle permanently. The next scans are going to determine if the cancer has spread, which hopefully, it did not.

I am really depressed lately and my dad is losing it as well. My friend Jimmy has temporarily moved in with us to help us out (Thankfully), because my dads anxiety and depression are very bad.

Dont worry dude the survival rate of testicular cancer is the highest out of all cancers. Hang in there and pull through and keep us updated

[TheBigUnit]

Well, it turns out I infact do have testicular cancer and I have been scheduled for more tests on Monday.

hey good luck man, one of my friends had testicular cancer and had his testicle removed, hes perfectly healthy and is on the football team,

seriously speaking from exprience it feels so much better that doctors run tests on you rather than you keeping it to yourself,

no worries just make sure you keep the testicle you have left safe..ahem..as you have no spares now haha, all the best wishing you a speedy recovery

[Katiya]

Early diagnosis is key! Good job for going to the er and getting it checked! You likely saved ur own life as keeping it hidden for months would let it spread.

And I would say if it were me I would not have biological children if I were you, to prevent the spread of the genes. Adopt. You would be doing a very overpopulated world a great service :) And adopted kids are just as good, you can even chose gender, hair color and personality to an extent. Can't do that with bio kids ;)

Best of luck! Your going to win this fight against cancer! Stay tough!

[Nomad_X]

Have you been asked about preserving some samples of your semen incase any kind of treatments make you sterile?

[dazzawazza]

Go straight to the doctors. It may be very serious so make sure to get it checked out.