Cancer Support

ALBliberal

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34. Thanks friends. You have helped so much in my time of need.

Wed Nov 27, 2024, 04:51 PM

Nov 27

I hate to reference the election but slogging along with that has been difficult.

But I have what can only mean good news.

Stage 1 Seminoma testicular cancer no spread to lymph nodes. Surgery was Nov 8 clean margins. Grueling wait til 21st ct scan that shows no spread to lymph nodes. He may have the choice of surveillance or possibly a round of chemo. Will know more when we meet with oncologist in a few weeks.

He waited way too long to even go into the ER for his first ultrasound Oct 1. We have been in a tailspin since then. The prosthetic came in last minute (night before surgery) and he decided to go with it. I think he is ok with that decision.

It has been oh so difficult. His employer just started a program to help with fertility so he has decided to bank sperm no matter what. Wise I believe.

It has meant a lot knowing you are all here thinking of us.

I know there is still a journey ahead. And I know that many stories don’t have such a positive note at this point.

Thankful for where we are and also thankful for all of you. This Thanksgiving.

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My son may have testicular cancer age 27 [View all] ALBliberal Oct 2024 OP

Sending hugs and healthy vibes. MLAA Oct 2024 #1

Hugs XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #2

So sorry! Lulu KC Oct 2024 #3

Sending positive thoughts for your son and you. Hugs. LoisB Oct 2024 #4

Sending you both all my best wishes and wish I could do more to comfort/reassure you both. hlthe2b Oct 2024 #5

Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with metastatic Tanuki Oct 2024 #13

And Phil Kessel was diagnosed in 2006 at age 19 GopherGal Oct 2024 #18

Sending good vibes to your son Alliepoo Oct 2024 #6

Some family experience which may be of comfort. NNadir Oct 2024 #7

Hugs to all of you! redstatebluegirl Oct 2024 #8

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement ALBliberal Oct 2024 #9

Hug XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #16

Hoping its not Figarosmom Oct 2024 #10

Sorry to hear. Hopefully not but even if so, the cure rate is very high LymphocyteLover Oct 2024 #11

Most kinds of testicular cancer are highly treatable. Louis1895 Oct 2024 #12

Tell him to get his sauce preserved IbogaProject Oct 2024 #14

A young man I know had this Marthe48 Oct 2024 #15

Best wishes for his health. Dear_Prudence Oct 2024 #17

Keep us updated nt XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #19

Again thank you all for your kind thoughts ALBliberal Oct 2024 #20

In ninth grade, Elessar Zappa Oct 6 #21

How is your son doing? Nt XanaDUer2 Oct 8 #22

Seeing a specialist later this month ALBliberal Oct 8 #23

Thinking of you and your family nt XanaDUer2 Oct 22 #24

Thanks so much. He saw a urologist this ALBliberal Oct 22 #25

Good luck and stay strong. A cancer diagnosis can be quite terrifying. Walleye Oct 22 #26

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 ALBliberal Oct 22 #27

Sending healing energy his way! MLAA Oct 22 #28

Hopefully it's not💕 louslobbs Oct 22 #29

Sending you and your son hugs and positive thoughts. I taught school for many years and I remember a skylucy Oct 22 #30

Sending good vibes to your son Sun-Moon Oct 22 #31

Hope your son is doing well XanaDUer2 Nov 21 #32

Thank you ever so much I will update the group ALBliberal Nov 27 #33

Thanks friends. You have helped so much in my time of need. ALBliberal Nov 27 #34