Also been through it here as well. Diagnosed 10 yrs ago, surgery then radiation and no sign or hint of cancer since. They really can perform medical miracles now. As long as there hasn't been any spread, and once they get it out they will confirm that it's walls are intact and that it was fully contained. You can expect a normal existence with very little difference in anything other than the volume of, umm, "nut" that you produce, that will be a little less. If you are getting radiation instead of chemo, I would suggest talking to the Doc about having kids and if putting aside sperm prior to treatment should be considered.
One thing that they did not explain to me prior to surgery was the hematoma that occurred right afterward. It swelled up and almost felt like they had installed an artificial testicle, but it was just a clot that took a few weeks to dissolve. Apparently this is normal, but caused a little concern since I was not expecting it. Also, get yourself a cane, I was able to move around quite soon after surgery, but it may help you to get around in those first few days.
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Also been through it here as well. Diagnosed 10 yrs ago, surgery then radiation and no sign or hint of cancer since. They really can perform medical miracles now. As long as there hasn't been any spread, and once they get it out they will confirm that it's walls are intact and that it was fully contained. You can expect a normal existence with very little difference in anything other than the volume of, umm, "nut" that you produce, that will be a little less. If you are getting radiation instead of chemo, I would suggest talking to the Doc about having kids and if putting aside sperm prior to treatment should be considered.
One thing that they did not explain to me prior to surgery was the hematoma that occurred right afterward. It swelled up and almost felt like they had installed an artificial testicle, but it was just a clot that took a few weeks to dissolve. Apparently this is normal, but caused a little concern since I was not expecting it. Also, get yourself a cane, I was able to move around quite soon after surgery, but it may help you to get around in those first few days.
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