Inge Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 My son has asked me to highlight the problem of Testicular cancer to as many as possible, he just wants to spread the word now he feels able to. He was diagnosed April last year and we have been through lots in the last year, but come through it together, we cannot emphasise too much the need to teach all your sons and young men/husbands how to self check just as I am sure you all do. i taught him to check and if not it could have been much worse. Testicular Cancer is one that is not highlighted enough or discussed, but it is possible to get it any time from the beginning of puberty onwards..and is more common in the 18 to 23 yr age group than many realise. It is 97% curable, but the need to be self aware and not worried to ask or seek help is important and often difficult. Anyone wanting to know how our /his year has been you can read it in my blog. Otherwise just remember and teach all the men in your life the importance of self examination and fast treatment. Inge My Blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Inge, thank you for sharing that with us.I am so pleased your son is doing well...........and my two sons (and my hubby for that matter) are going to get a lecture tonight........either they check themselves, or I'll do it for them (sons are 26 and 28, 6'4 and 6'6" so they might be a tad annoyed if I do try to do it for them!!)THANKYOU for bringing this up.......good luck to your son for the future and good health xx ps a young friend of mine had this about 15 years ago, caught in time....and he now is able to joke that 'it's not just my smile that's lop-sided!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 thank you inge will relay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 yes Inge thank you As a mother of 3 sons I do get on at them when I was first married my husbands brother went in to hospital 3 weeks from having a 'virus' and sadly died having testicular cancer He was 19 years old absolute devastation (it was 27 years ago) also my Dad got it and had it removed and went on to make a full recovery from that particular cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I didnt know it could strike so early on, thanks Inge. My lads are going to have a naggy mom Loads and loads of good wishes for your son and his continued good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Thank you for sharing this Inge. Am glad that your son is doing well. Is there some leaflet describing/illustrating how you check properly? I was wondering if there's a 'system' like with breast self-examination? Maz PS Narnia - loved the idea of you threatening your 'big boys' to do the exam for them. A real laugh out loud moment at the end of a busy day - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Many thanks...glad to hear your son is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 My husband of 20 years was diagnosed with testicular cancer shortly before our marriage aged 24.It was a terrible time and when we married we were confident the treatment had been successful although we knew we would never have biological children.Freezing of sperm was not offered in those days. 20 years later he is still in remission which just goes to show how successful the treatment of this cancer can be IF caught early. We have 2 beautiful adopted daughters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thank you for highlighting that Inge. With a son who is just 17 I really appreciate this prod. I will be collecting the information and passing it on to him. Send my best wishes to your son too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 (edited) Thanks for good wishes, we are still in early days yet but he is very positive and planning lots for when he can move again after recent surgery, luckily he has a very positiver attitude despite so many knock backs this last year. He was lucky and had sperm frozen but he says it will be years yet before he settles down ...too much to do first! he has told me to give following link for those who want further info on this and how to self examine Self examination Further Information Inge Edited September 12, 2007 by Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thank you for highlighting that Inge. With a son who is just 17 I really appreciate this prod. What an apt turn of phrase! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks Inge will prod my two sons two of 17 and 19 too. Very best wishes to your son for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Kitty Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 My best wishes too. A friend of mine from Primary school died in his early 20's from this too. As you say if caught early it is treatable adn we need to be making people as aware as they are of breast cancer - incidentally there was a push a while ago about men checking their breasts too as they can also get breast cancer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I shall be sending this link to my two sons so thank you very much Inge. (Too far away for a threat to prod ) (((Inge))) (((Inge's son))) ((((Narnia))) Biccy what a lovely positive post. You give everyone hope for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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