Unexpected Diagnosis
Eduardo's test results reveal positive tumor markers for seminoma testicular cancer, leading to a surprising turn of events involving his ex-girlfriend, Jen, and the removal of his testicle. As Eduardo undergoes surgeries and chemotherapy, he reflects on the frustration of having to put his life on hold and the unexpected challenges he faces.In this clip
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For the past year, I have been battling testicular cancer. I underwent surgery to remove the affected testicle, but a few months later it was discovered that the cancer had spread to some lymph nodes located at the backside of my pelvis behind my right hip flexor. I have now completed chemotherapy to treat the spread, and scans and blood work are all showing signs that the treatments were successful. However, my oncologist would like for me to have surgery to remove the dead cancers in case there are any microscopic cancer cells that are undetectable through blood work and scans. The surgery is controversial due to the location of the lymph nodes being difficult to reach. The surgery is extremely invasive and would involve opening up the right side of my abdomen, moving my internal organs out of the way, cutting through muscle to reach the area, and then removing anything problematic. Additionally, he is unsure if we'll be able to find a surgeon who is willing to do this type of operation, but feels that the surgery is necessary to ensure I do not have a recurrence. I personally feel devastated by this news and feel that I have lost complete control of my life. This situation has affected all areas of my life. I’ve had to put my business on hold due to the demanding nature of the chemotherapy used to treat this type of cancer. I have two young children, and taking care of them while not being able to bring in money has been extremely difficult. The side effects from all the chemo I have had have made me very weak, extremely fatigued, nauseous, and easily confused. I’ve also developed a blood clot in the area where the tumors are and high blood pressure, so I am on blood thinners and blood pressure medication. I am also on TRT due to the orchiectomy. So basically, my life is in shambles. I am writing to you in hopes that maybe I can find some solutions to help get me off of blood thinners and blood pressure medicine, and also figure out how to go about reducing the chances of cancer coming back and maybe avoiding the surgery if at all possible.
How can I, at 22, reduce my likelihood of developing testicular cancer after my dad had a testicle removed because of cancer, as discussed in the episode 337: COVID Clearly Crushing Careers | Feedback Friday and the clip Testicular Health Awareness?
My dad had a testicle removed because of cancer. How can I, at 22, reduce my likelihood of developing it?