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[Axel]

Brendan, how's the treatment going? Are the chemo side effects fading away already?

If you're throwing up (as you mentioned) or just feeling sick I think you should take that Zofran. It should make you feel better, and it doesn't interfere with the chemo or the steroids. Are you still having...

[Axel]

Hello Chris,

Welcome to the forum. Judging from the size of the tumor and the fact that it hasn't invaded tunica albuginea yet (let alone tunica vaginalis) it seems you caught it quite early and reacted as fast as possible! This is all good news. It's very likely that all the cancer is...

[Axel]

Hello Colin,

Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear BEP didn't work out favourably for you. However, it seems you have your next treatment figured out and arranged and you seem like quite the fighter. You are young and you mention you aced BEP like a champion, so I'm pretty confident you...

[Axel]

Hello BetterOnABoat,


I don't know if the steroids are responsible for this, but I'll share my own experience here.

2-3 months after my high-dose chemos I had severe swelling of the feet, much like what you're describing. My feet and legs hurt constantly and it became...

[Axel]

Hello, Chris.
I know how unnerving these numbers can be, it's normal to feel anxious sometimes when you get a slightly higher reading.

While it's true that there are plenty of men with undetectable hcg, many men produce hcg in small quantities and that is perfectly fine. You seem...

[Axel]

Different people have different reactions to different drugs. The fact that you have a bad reaction to some medications doesn't mean it will be the same with the chemo drugs. As far as I know you're getting your treatments at MSK and the staff there knows how to deal with those situatois in the best...

[Axel]

Mike, I'm from Bulgaria and I got all my treatments here.
I believe it's very important for anyone dealing with TC (or any other cancer for that matter) is to take an active role in their fight. You said it perfectly. If I hadn't done that, I'd certainly wouldn't be here right now.
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Thank you, Mike. I don't mind sharing my story - if it helps someone or just gives courage to someone, I'd love to contribute. I'll think about posting my name and pictures though, I have my reasons. I'll follow the link you gave me and post it when I'm ready, and will contact you via e-mail if I have...

[Axel]

Hcg 5 doesn't seem like something that should be concerned with, especially if you've had it within this range in the past too (as opposed to being undetectable, and suddenly rising to 5). I don't think this should prompt any treatment. I know hcg running up and down can cause you some anxiety and that's...

[Axel]

Thank you, Davepet.
Yes, fortunatelymy scans so far have been clear and my hcg remains undetectable. I sure hope it stays that way.