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Re: Lump on right testicle
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Re: Lump on right testicle
by HFH-MD-MS, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFH M.D.-MS on June 18, 1998 at 13:09:52:
In Reply to: Lump on right testicle posted by Sally on June 12, 1998 at 23:00:06:
Hi. My husband, age 34, has had a lump on the lower side of his right testicle for at least 10 years now. It has bothered him from time to time, but not very painful. He has seen 2 different doctors, both of which have either said "keep an eye on it" and/or "it's just a cyst...don't worry". Well, in the last month he has been complaining of pain in the area between the testicle and the right hip. Is this considered the groin area? Anyway, our family doctor saw him for the 2nd time for this today and said let's try to find a urologist for you, maybe you can see someone this summer. After reading what I have read on the Testicular cancer etc., I am more concerned than ever. I have suggested that we just call a urologist on our own and push for an appt., but most see people by referral only. We need a good doctor, one who can show us he knows more than just "wait and see" and "now what do you want to do". Does this sound like we should push for the urologist and some type of ultrasound immediately (within a week) so that we make sure we don't miss anything. My husband has been searching the net lately and I think he's getting more nervous. I am the person to speak up and I need to go in with all the info I can. Sorry for the long posting...I post on the CCFA for myself and get the info I need as the doctors here in Maine don't seem to take us seriously when a problem shows up. I'm sure someone here does, but so far no family doctor! Thanks for all the help I can get. I hope I am not re-iterating postings made in May. I read them, but thought this would get lost in them if I just re: re: re: re: posted. Unsure how it works here. Thanks to you all. Sally
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Dear Sally
Thanks for posting.
A lump on the testicle during the most at risk time in a males life for testicular cancer should be treated seriously. Two confounding factors of pain and a chronic lump should not keep you from a urologist since he has had a change in symptoms. Whether the pain that you describe is related to his lump is not clear but needs consideration. You may ask for an ultrasound before the urology visit. I would suggest that this be evaluated sooner rather than later. Good luck.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban campuses (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: testicular lump, testicular mass, testicular cancer
In Reply to: Lump on right testicle posted by Sally on June 12, 1998 at 23:00:06:
Hi. My husband, age 34, has had a lump on the lower side of his right testicle for at least 10 years now. It has bothered him from time to time, but not very painful. He has seen 2 different doctors, both of which have either said "keep an eye on it" and/or "it's just a cyst...don't worry". Well, in the last month he has been complaining of pain in the area between the testicle and the right hip. Is this considered the groin area? Anyway, our family doctor saw him for the 2nd time for this today and said let's try to find a urologist for you, maybe you can see someone this summer. After reading what I have read on the Testicular cancer etc., I am more concerned than ever. I have suggested that we just call a urologist on our own and push for an appt., but most see people by referral only. We need a good doctor, one who can show us he knows more than just "wait and see" and "now what do you want to do". Does this sound like we should push for the urologist and some type of ultrasound immediately (within a week) so that we make sure we don't miss anything. My husband has been searching the net lately and I think he's getting more nervous. I am the person to speak up and I need to go in with all the info I can. Sorry for the long posting...I post on the CCFA for myself and get the info I need as the doctors here in Maine don't seem to take us seriously when a problem shows up. I'm sure someone here does, but so far no family doctor! Thanks for all the help I can get. I hope I am not re-iterating postings made in May. I read them, but thought this would get lost in them if I just re: re: re: re: posted. Unsure how it works here. Thanks to you all. Sally
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Dear Sally
Thanks for posting.
A lump on the testicle during the most at risk time in a males life for testicular cancer should be treated seriously. Two confounding factors of pain and a chronic lump should not keep you from a urologist since he has had a change in symptoms. Whether the pain that you describe is related to his lump is not clear but needs consideration. You may ask for an ultrasound before the urology visit. I would suggest that this be evaluated sooner rather than later. Good luck.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban campuses (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: testicular lump, testicular mass, testicular cancer
