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• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 07 >> Explains that he noticed that one of his testicles was bigger than the other.

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.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 44 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 26 >> Explains that his wife insisted that he consult the GP, after seeing a TV programme, because his testicle was hard.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1998; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours, but radiotherapy 5 times a week for 4 weeks to prevent recurrence.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 40 >> Explains that his first symptom was severe pain in the left testicle.

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 39 >> Explains that the cancer was first discovered as a lump in his leg.

In 1996, a lump was found at top of one leg. A biopsy of the lump led to a diagnosis of testicular cancer (seminoma). Chemotherapy for three months. Had 4 days in hospital for each cycle of chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 41 - 50 >> Interview 16 >> Explains that he first experienced severe pain in his back.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1996, with secondary tumours in the abdomen. Orchidectomy, followed by 4 months of chemotherapy (each cycle over three weeks with one week in hospital, then 2 weeks at home), and 4 weeks (20 treatments) of radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 20 - 30 >> Interview 12 >> Explains that he first found a lump above his collar bone.

A lump was first found in the neck in 2000. After a biopsy, testicular cancer (teratoma) was diagnosed, and other secondary tumours found in lungs and abdomen; 5 cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle over 3 weeks, with 3 days in hospital); then surgery- biopsy of an abdominal tumour - found to be dead tissue.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 43 >> Explains that his first symptoms were sore nipples and back pain.

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 41 - 50 >> Interview 28 >> Urges men to seek help and to have the courage of their convictions if they suspect that something is wrong.

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1987; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours, but radiotherapy 5 times a week for a month to prevent recurrence.

• Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 43 >> Tells men to return to the doctor if they are not satisfied with 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).