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• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 19 >> Remembers that he was terrified when he was diagnosed with cancer.

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 09 >> Recalled that he suppressed his feelings while he waited for the results of the tests.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1999; orchidectomy. Some suspicion that the tumour had spread, so 17 treatments with radiotherapy over one month.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 43 >> Recalls that he hid his emotion from the doctor when given the diagnosis.

Testicular cancer (teratoma) with secondary tumours in lung and abdomen diagnosed in 1997. Orchidectomy, followed by 5 months of chemotherapy (10 days in hospital each month).

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 08 >> Recalls the shock he experienced when he was told that he would have to have a testicle removed.

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 20 - 30 >> Interview 20 >> While waiting for surgery he tried to put it out of his mind, but didn't sleep well and had nightmares.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy, no evidence of secondary tumours; radiotherapy for two weeks to prevent recurrence.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 37 >> Asserts that the worst part was waiting for surgery and imagining that the cancer was a monster growing inside him.

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 10 >> Recalls his feelings of shock, depression, and isolation when diagnosed with cancer.

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 20 - 30 >> Interview 32 >> Recalls that after the initial diagnosis he was mainly concerned that he would not be able to have sex again.

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.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 32 >> Describes his shock and devastated feelings when he heard that the cancer had spread to his groin.

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.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 51 - 55 >> Interview 21 >> Explains that learning about the high cure rate was reassuring.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1997; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours; radiotherapy for two weeks to prevent recurrence.