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[BrendanF]

The normal beta HCG level, by MSK standards is 0.0 - 2.2 mlU/mL

[BrendanF]

My next CT scan is scheduled a week and 1/2 from now, but I have 2 hard marble sized lumps that are fixed in place, one in my left underarm and another superficial in my abdomen on the left side. Fwiw, the tip off in Dec 2020 was a left supraclavicular node.

Kinda concerned. I haven’t...

[BrendanF]

Welcome, not sure what to say, except adjuvant chemo in cases that are isolated to the testicle seems to be less recommended lately. Not sure how that would apply in your case.

[BrendanF]

… my gut clamped down pretty hard at the beginning of each cycle which I think is fairly common. It will probably be recommended by your oncologist to take laxatives preemptively. This and lots of hydration helps a lot

[BrendanF]

Hi SunMoon91,

Sorry to read of your experience, but glad you found this great resource. There’s so much knowledge and experience here that you’ll surely benefit from. I certainly did!

The platinum drugs used to treat seminoma are harsh but very effective. Fwiw, I had difficulty...