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Interview 37
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Explains that sex is good, even if both testicles have been removed, with the help of HRT, and a loving partner.
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.
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