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understanding blood tests
by jae850, Jul 25, 2008 11:47AM
hi my husband has recently reveiled that he has had a testicular lump growing for about a year. we have now been fast tracked and he has had an ultra sound and blood tests. he is due to have the testicle removed this week and a ct scan also. the nurse stated that two of the tested blood levels came back normal but one related to the liver came back raised. my husband is a heavy drinker would this affect this liver result. is this definately cancer as they are removing the testicle the whole testis is hard and is now enlarged and misshappen? i'm a little confused
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Elevated liver enzymes is common and may be due to drinking alcohol, obesity, diabetes, infection, or certain medications. Diagnosis of cancer will depend on the tests and ultrasound done with your husband. It is best that you discuss with your husband's doctor his evaluation and the surgical procedure contemplated to better understand the condition of your husband. Testicular cancer may presents with the following symptoms: a painless lump or swelling in a testicle; pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum; any enlargement of a testicle or change in the way it feels; a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum; a dull ache in the lower abdomen, back, or groin or a sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum. Blood tests, ultrasound and biopsy are used for diagnosis. Take care and keep us posted.