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Age Group 51 - 55
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Interview 02
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Recalls that he recovered rapidly after the operation, and asserts that there is nothing to worry about.
Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours, though some concern about one small gland. Radiotherapy planned (8 treatments) to prevent recurrence.
Cancer
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Testicular Cancer
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Age Group 31 - 40
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Interview 08
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Recalls that he was advised not to drive for two weeks after the operation.
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
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Testicular Cancer
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Age Group 31 - 40
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Interview 40
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Describes the discomfort he felt, and the wound that had to be dressed by the local nurse after he got home.
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
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Testicular Cancer
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Age Group 31 - 40
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Interview 36
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Recalls that he was advised not to lift heavy objects after the operation.
Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours found, but 10 treatments of radiotherapy to prevent recurrence.
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