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• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 08 >> Describes how his worry before each check-up appointment decreases over time.

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 51 - 55 >> Interview 15 >> Recalls that he had regular check-up appointments for ten years.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1973; orchidectomy and radiotherapy; developed a bowel obstruction in 1986 (as the result of the radiotherapy), and had to have a temporary ileostomy.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 12 >> Explains that chemicals in the blood are good indicators of new tumour growth for men who have had a teratoma.

A lump was first found in the neck in 2000. After a biopsy, testicular cancer (teratoma) was diagnosed, and other secondary tumours found in lungs and abdomen; 5 cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle over 3 weeks, with 3 days in hospital); then surgery- biopsy of an abdominal tumour - found to be dead tissue.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 06 >> Describes his check-ups and says that he is confident the cancer will not return.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1998; orchidectomy. Secondary tumours in abdomen. four months of chemotherapy (2-3 days in hospital each month). Further surgery in 1998 to remove an abdominal tumour, which was found to be dead tissue.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 51 - 55 >> Interview 45 >> Says that the follow-up was tremendous and that it was a good experience.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1999; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours, but one month of radiotherapy (20 treatments) to prevent any recurrence.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 05 >> Explains that a seminoma doesn't produce any change in tumour markers but it can be useful to have a blood test.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1997; orchidectomy. In 1998 lymph glands in abdomen and lungs appeared slightly larger than normal, so thoracoscopy, mediastinoscopy, and bronchoscopy to look for secondary tumours; none were found. One chemotherapy treatment to prevent recurrence.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 13 >> Says that when his check-ups came to an end he felt as though part of his support had disappeared.

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 23 >> Recalls that the doctor explained about the regular check-ups that would be necessary.

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

• 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 51 - 55 >> Interview 04 >> Arthur Frank explains why he believes that the second five years of follow-up examinations were not in his best interest.

Arthur W. Frank, diagnosed testicular cancer (seminoma) in October 1985. Orchidectomy followed by chemotherapy for secondary abdominal tumours. Author of At the Will of the Body (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1991; new edition 2002), and The Wounded Storyteller: Body, Illness and Ethics (University of Chicago, 1995).