Hello guys I’m new to the site,
I had left inguinal orchiectomy January 10 2020 and soon after the surgery my blood Alfa fetoprotein levels were in normal range so I was put on surveillance now two months later my AFP levels are at 2,799 and HCG of 44! So the doctor stated it seems...
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03-23-20, 12:17 PM -
Hi there,
Had a left orchiectomy done in early December and I am currently in surveillance. I have my next follow up appointment soon, but recently started experiencing a weird soreness on the left side of my groin/bone near my incision.
Has anyone else experienced any pain or sensations...03-19-20, 10:05 AM -
Hello and best wishes to everyone during this uncertain time.
I could use some advice RE: my upcoming CT/XR/bloodwork during this pandemic. I was scheduled (months ago) to get all this done this Friday, but I am (perhaps irrationally) concerned about going to the hospital during this time....03-18-20, 06:38 PM
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