I am posting here because I have been asked not to talk to anyone we know about this before we get the results on Monday. But I am at the end of my tether not talking to anyone. I have asked and have been told its okay to mention it on this site :)
   My OH Ben is 40 (same as me) and has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
   We've been for blood tests and a testicular ulrasound, and following on from these have now had a chest xray, lymphangiogram, and an MRI scan. We go back for the results Monday. It seems he will be loosing a testicle and depending on the resuls on Monday he may have to have radiotheraphy or chemotherapy.
  I am feeling a little down to say the least, and Ben won't do much until he gets the results, we then obviously have to tell his two children (not mine) who are 14 and 12 now and of course his parents. This is what is bothering him the most, he doesn't want to scare them.
  Anyone any information on this?  I know there are help groups etc but he is not a "open-talking" person but he would like people to be aware it can strike anyone. The average age we were told is 20-34 and half of the cases are diagnosed in men under 35 and rarely in anyone over 50. So this must be of interest to a fair few women with men on this board :)
  Not to scare anyone but to ask you to ask them to check.
Karen

Karen, firstly I am thinking of you. I think you also need to think of yourself at this stage and if it helps to talk to your friends on here then you need to do it :) I will be telling Jon about this because you are right, if could affect anyone and checks should be made, in the same was as we have to. I am thinking positive thoughts for you, please keep us informed and stay strong x

Karen, sorry to hear your worrying news, I have had no personal experience of this in any member of my family but believe the prognosis is very good. There are organisations and I believe web sites that can offer you support and information. Do hope someone with more knowledge will be along to offer more information soon.

Stay strong, Karen. You two are going to need each other to lean on. You are quite right, it is a condition that needs to be checked for, but it is a treatable and surviveable cancer. The jockey Bob Champion was given 8 months to live, and is still alive over 20 years later. I will keep everything crossed for you and Ben.

Thinking of you both Karen and echo was JeanG has said.

Best wishes Gina xxx

http://www.orchid-cancer.org.uk/index.aspx?attemptCookies=true
http://www.cancerhelp.co.uk/help/?page=2665
http://www.icr.ac.uk/everyman/testicular_faq.html

Karen, a young teacher in his 20s at my school suffered from this a couple of years ago and he did have a testicle removed.  However, he didn't require any cheomo or radiotherapy and the whole thing was over with very quickly.  He is now two years on with no apparent ill effects.  He just has regular check-ups.  I know it is very worrying for you both, but please be reassured that it is a very treatable cancer with a very high recovery rate.

My mate went through this when he was in his mid twenties and had a testicle removed.  It's one of the most treatable cancers and it's the pschological effect that can be hardest.  My mate treated his as a talking point and no-one batted an eyelid.  He didn't need any further treatment but was checked regularly for a good few years.  He's just been told to 'come back in three years' and they've told him he's no more at risk than the next man.

He also went on to Father two healthy baby girs!!!

Good luck.

Joe :)

Thinking of you both, Karen. I hope the test results are good. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. 

Kath.xx

im so sorry to read this------ fingers crossed everythings ok, let us know when you can,  

Karen, I am sorry to hear your news.  The big C does seem to strike all too frequently for comfort.

I know one of my ex husbands family was diagnosed with testicular cancer about ten years ago so he would have been about 35 at the time.  He was poorly for a while but has fully recovered now.

My thoughts are with you and my fingers are crossed for a satisfactory outcome to the tests and treatment.  Please let us know how it goes and of course you know where we all are if you need a shoulder on the bad days.

Jacky

Thinking of you  got everything crossed.

Hope everything goes well for you Karen.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Lara x

Thinking of you and your oh. Hope all goes well tomorrow.
Sue

Hi Karen

You know we're all thinking of you both at the moment. :) :) :)  Make sure you look after yourself too.  Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

Jo :)

Ihope it all goes well, thinking of you all xx

so sorry to hear of the news.  I am not able to give you any info but hugs to you both. 

Tessa

Thinking of you during this difficult time,

Lindsay
XXX

Hope it all goes well for you and hugs for you both

XX

Dill

Be brave Karen - lots of positive thinking, thinking of you both and have fingers crossed
Sarah

I am 16 years old and have already had to support a friend through this. Nicholas, my 15 year old best friend, found a lump in one of his testicles and was scared to death of it. He didn't mind the fact that he might have to have it removed, but he looks forward to the future when he can have a family full of children. He was worried that this might not happen because the lump was spreading to his other testicle. But, with my support and support from his family, Nick finally went to the doctor. He got a physical and the doctor smiled, saying it was nothing. But to make sure, Nick had to have a testicular ultrasound. The ultrasound confirmed the doctor's belief, there was nothing wrong with Nicholas' testicle. It was just a minor lump that wouldn't affect him at all. Today, still at 16 years old and Nick's 16th birthday coming up on the 22nd of March, we look forward to a great future full of children. =)

I'm sure its a tough time for you, but as the others have said, it will be just fine. Good luck to you!