Questions to ask about testicular cancer:

• How can I know if I am at risk of getting testicular cancer?
• Will I feel any pain if I have it?
• Can you give me information on testicular self-examination?
• What are the differences between 'seminomas' and 'teratomas'?
• Do both types respond well to treatment?
• What type of testicular cancer do I have?
• I had an undescended testicle: should I be checked for testicular cancer?
• My brother had testicular cancer: should I be checked?
• I injured a testicle playing football - will this increase my risk of testicular cancer?

Questions about diagnosing testicular cancer:

• What tests are you going to do?
• Why - what are you looking for?
• After the tests will you know for sure whether I have cancer and if it has spread?
• How long will I have to wait before having the tests?
• Are they painful?
• How should I prepare?
• May I go home right after the tests are done?
• How long do the results take?
• How will I be told about the results?
• Can you do a biopsy instead of removing my testicle?
• Can I have a fake testicle (prosthesis) put in during my operation?
• What are the blood tests for?
• What did they show?
• How often will I need blood tests?

Questions about treating testicular cancer:

• What stage is my testicular cancer?
• How likely is it to be cured?
• Can it still be cured if it comes back after I am treated?
• Are there any treatment choices?
• How will you know if the treatment has worked?
• Am I likely to be able to father children after my treatment?
• Will the treatment affect my sex life?
• Should I have sperm banking before my treatment starts?
• Are there any clinical trials for testicular cancer treatment?
• How will you know if the cancer comes back?
• For how long will I need to come back for tests after my treatment has finished?

Questions about living with testicular cancer:

• Who can I talk to about problems with sex and fertility?
• Can I get help for dealing with my feelings?
• Will I need to pay for counseling?
• Does the hospital offer counseling?
• What practical help can I get?
• Is there any help with money?
• How should I talk about the disease with my family and children?
• My son is worried he might get testicular cancer. What should I tell him?
• Is there research for testicular cancer at this hospital?
• Where is research for testicular cancer happening in the USA?
• What progress is being made?