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Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 19 >> Explains that he found humour in the office helpful.

Testicular cancer (seminoma and teratoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours; no more treatment, but regular monitoring (surveillance).

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 11 >> Recalls that his colleagues thought he was going to die.

Testicular cancer (probably teratoma) diagnosed, and secondary abdominal tumour, in 1984. Orchidectomy and 4 cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle three weeks, 1 week in hospital and 2 home), followed by 5 weeks radiotherapy (5 treatments per week). Then surgery to remove abdominal tumour (dead tissue), the appendix and malignant cells near to the appendix.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 10 >> Says that initially the doctor discouraged him from having a prosthesis and now he would find it hard to take time off work.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1994; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours, but 15 treatments with radiotherapy to prevent recurrence.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 26 >> Describes the long drawn out process during his follow up appointments at the clinic.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1998; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours, but radiotherapy 5 times a week for 4 weeks to prevent recurrence.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 24 >> Says that it was great to return to work after being ill for six months.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1984; orchidectomy. Secondary tumour found; 5 cycles of chemotherapy for 5 months (each cycle 7 days of treatment with 21 days in between at home).

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 13 >> Explains why he has not told colleagues at work about his illness.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1984; orchidectomy. Secondary tumours found in lungs and abdomen; 4 cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle over three weeks, with 3 days in hospital).

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 42 >> Explains that having cancer made him think about his life and reassess what he wanted to do for a career.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) and secondary tumours diagnosed in 1994. Orchidectomy and 5 cycles of chemotherapy (each with 3 or 4 days in hospital and two weeks at home). In Feb. 1995 major surgery (left thoraco-abdominal retroperitoneal lymph node dissection) to remove a secondary tumour in the abdomen, near to the spine.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 08 >> Asserts that cancer changed his outlook on life, gave him confidence, and led to his work with cancer charities and support groups.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1995, with secondary tumours in abdomen. Orchidectomy followed by four cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle over three weeks with 6 days in hospital).

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 37 >> Recalls his fear of jokes in the office.

Diagnosed with testicular cancer (seminoma) with secondary tumours in 1991, followed by right orchidectomy and chemotherapy. In 1993, pain in lower abdomen. Left testicle was found to be fibrosed and infected. Left orchidectomy, and testosterone replacement therapy. Also has kidney disease and diabetes as the result of treatment.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 40 >> Says that he doesn't mind people knowing about his cancer and that testicular cancer is frequently discussed.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1997. Orchidectomy, followed by active monitoring (surveillance). Then secondary tumour found in the spermatic cord. Surgery to remove the tumour and 4 cycles of chemotherapy, each cycle with 7 days in hospital and 14 days at home.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 22 >> Recalls that he found it hard telling people about his illness over and over again.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1996; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours, but three cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle 2-3 days of treatment with a week in between at home) to prevent recurrence.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 31 >> Recalls that his colleagues and his boss were very supportive.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1999, with secondary tumours in the abdomen. Orchidectomy and chemotherapy (3 cycles with 2 days in hospital and one week at home for each cycle).

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 23 >> Recalls that his boss was very supportive even though he had only just started a new job.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours; no more treatment but regular monitoring (surveillance).

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 32 >> Says that it is important to sort out financial arrangements such as benefits before starting treatment.

Born with only one testicle. Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2000, followed by orchidectomy and hormone treatment. Aug. 2001, laparoscopy to check there was no undescended right testicle; no secondary tumours found. Sep. 2001, radiotherapy to prevent recurrence. Then lump found in groin, a malignant lymph node. Surgery to remove node, followed by chemotherapy.

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