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• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 51 - 55 >> Interview 21 >> Says that he has not had any financial problems as a result of his illness.

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

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 25 >> Explains that even though he was on full pay he had some financial difficulties.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours; one treatment of chemotherapy (only half an hour) to prevent recurrence.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 44 >> Recalls that in spite of having insurance he had financial difficulties.

Testicular cancer (teratoma and seminoma) diagnosed in 1998. Orchidectomy, and active monitoring (surveillance). In December 1999 secondary abdominal tumour found, followed by 3 months chemotherapy (each cycle 3 days in hospital followed by 2 weeks at home), and then in April 2000 major surgery to remove remains of an abdominal tumour.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 43 >> Thinks he should have taken out critical illness cover before he became ill.

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 40 >> Explains that there are people in the hospital who can help with financial problems.

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 27 >> Explains how he was able to claim State benefits.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours but 8 treatments of radiotherapy to prevent recurrence.

• 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.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 09 >> Reassures men that they will be able to get holiday insurance if they look carefully.

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 07 >> Points out that people who have had cancer may find it hard to get life insurance.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1998; orchidectomy. No evidence of any secondary tumours, but radiotherapy (2-3 times a week over 8 weeks) to prevent any recurrence.