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Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 51 - 55 >> Interview 15 >> Recalls that he had regular check-up appointments for ten years.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1973; orchidectomy and radiotherapy; developed a bowel obstruction in 1986 (as the result of the radiotherapy), and had to have a temporary ileostomy.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 51 - 55 >> Interview 45 >> Says that the follow-up was tremendous and that it was a good experience.

Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1999; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours, but one month of radiotherapy (20 treatments) to prevent any recurrence.

Cancer >> Testicular Cancer >> Age Group 31 - 40 >> Interview 26 >> Describes the long drawn out process during his follow up appointments at the clinic.

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

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