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[Davepet]

As far as insight, well, it very well *could* be TC. It could also be a number of other things more benign. There is no way for us to know. An U/S is the standard procedure at this point, not even a doc could tell you more than that.

Let's look at your options, though:
1-Do nothing...

[Davepet]

What did your doc say?
Are you having symptoms of low testosterone?

If you are not having symptoms, my inclination would be to wait until you've recovered from treatment & check again, but I'm no doctor.

Dave

[Davepet]

Try to stay calm, There is a good chance the nodes will go down. The blood work is a good indication, but certainly no guarantee. My node was still oversized a couple of weeks post chemo, but my onc was unconcerned & 6 months later it was undetectable. While it does happen, it is pretty unusual...

[Davepet]

Try to stay calm, There is a good chance the nodes will go down. The blood work is a good indication, but certainly no guarantee. My node was still oversized a couple of weeks post chemo, but my onc was unconcerned & 6 months later it was undetectable. While it does happen, it is pretty unusual...

[Davepet]

Jhammer121<
Sorry you are having these problems. It does not sound like TC to me, but you need to see a doc & get checked out. Clearly there is a problem that needs attention. I'm afraid that at your age, you may have to talk to your folks to make that happen. It will be embarrassing, to...

[Davepet]

Glad to see such positive results on an advanced case like Zack's. Thankfully, we don't see many cases this advanced at such a young age, but it is good to hear that treatment is progressing so well. He will beat this, I have no doubt.

Hang in there Mom.

Dave

[Davepet]

Sorry to hear that hinear, but surveillance did it's job, and your current treatment should take care of it just fine. Please keep us posted as things progress.
Dave

[Davepet]

Well the CT scan give a pretty good indication, although it might miss micro-mets. If a conclusive test for those could be discovered, then it would no longer be adjuvant chemo, it would be actually treating a known cancer.
Dave...

[Davepet]

Did you get all the bleo in week4? Normally they go with the 4th round of EP when bleo is stopped, I don't know if I'd be comfortable with any less.

Dave

[Davepet]

This disease affects people differently, some bounce back easily & others struggle. From what you are saying I don't think there is much you actually can do except try to be there for him when he needs you. Getting him into therapy won't help unless he's willing to participate & it doesn't sound...

[Davepet]

I wouldn't worry about it. As I recall there was often a bit extra. As long as you depress the pump all the way to the bottom, you shoud be getting a full dose. I used to keep a pocket electronic scale nearby & would check periodically & that metered pump is surprisingly accurate.(ie, the weight...

[Davepet]

Getting exercise is a good & healthy thing, but what would you be trying to accomplish with supplements? Bigger muscles do not equal better health. I would look closely at what it is you want to get from your exercise program & make your decision, but personally, they seem like money down the...

[Davepet]

You should really just breathe a big sigh of relief that you do not have TC. Examine monthly but no more often than that and go on with your life. You mind can be your worst enemy sometimes, don't let it.

Dave...

[Davepet]

Allegra is not thought to raise liver enzymes, but tylenol in large doses can cause liver damage. How often do you use it?

Dave

[Davepet]

Are you on any medications?Some meds can cause a rise in the liver numbers.

Dave

[Davepet]

My hair was always thick & tended to be wavy, but when it grew back post chemo it was *super* curly ( think 70's afro & you'll be close). Took it a year to relax some & two years before it was back to "normal" I still think it's curlier than before, especially if I let it get too...

[Davepet]

From the Testicular Cancer Resource Center dictionary (bold type by me):



If your numbers are not trending up, I would not agree to the surgery. I certainly would not if they go down even a little.

Dave...

[Davepet]

First, no idea if Nugenix works, even in guys with testicles, but it sure won't do anything for you or me.

It's really a bit odd that you were that low on two pumps. I believe I was prescribed 4 pumps of the 1%, but really can't recall for sure. I used to apply it to my shins (long story,...

[Davepet]

Weren't you eligible for disability insurance payments?

[Davepet]

Weren't you eligible for disability insurance payments?