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Age Group 20 - 30
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Interview 44
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Explains that he found a lump while having a bath.
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.
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Testicular Cancer
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Age Group 20 - 30
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Interview 25
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Stresses that men should get to 'know' their own bodies, check themselves regularly and go to the doctor if worried.
Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours; one treatment of chemotherapy (only half an hour) to prevent recurrence.
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Age Group 31 - 40
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Interview 10
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Explains how to conduct testicular self-examination.
Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1994; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours, but 15 treatments with radiotherapy to prevent recurrence.
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