Reply With QuoteI don't think tumor size is going to impact the orchiectomy in any meaningful way.
JPM
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So as I am now just 2 days from my orchiectomy, the size of my left testicle seems to be getting larger. Funny I am not worried about the cancerous growth but the actual removal it. Do any of you know if the size affects the orchiectomy in any way? As I type it seems like a strange question but I cant get it out of my mind. In this case I hope size does not really matter.
Tony
Diagnosed 4/12/12
AFP 31, HCG 32
I/O 4/25/12
Nonseminoma Stage 1S
Embryonal Carcinoma 95%, Yolk Sac 5%
Lymphatic Invasion, Markers did not normalize
BEPx3 Finished 8/5/12
Post Chemo APF 2 HCG Undetectable
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I don't think tumor size is going to impact the orchiectomy in any meaningful way.
JPM
JPM
March 2011: Right I/O, Stage IA classic seminoma, 5.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
May 2011: Single-Agent Carboplatin
Currently ALL CLEAR
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My Righty was massive when it finally came out. The inguinal canal is rather large, it shouldn't be a problem. If you are concerned I would speak to your urologist to check for infection of other issues that may need attention prior to the I/O.
Have the frozen peas ready!
Good luck!
John
Diagnosed 4/17/08
Right orchiectomy 4/18/08
Pure choriocarcinoma; HCG 715,000; lungs, lymphnodes, liver, and random other places
4X VIP chemo at IU with Dr. Einhorn 4/25/08-7/4/08
HCG down to 7.2 10/28/08
HCG back up to 198 12/29/08
1 X PVB 1/2/09-1/6/09
2 X HDC w/ stem cell rescue 2/4/09-3/14/09
Follow-up with Dr. Einhorn 4/22/09
HCG 1.2
3 rounds, 21 days, twice daily, VP-16 50mg 4/24/09-7/10/09
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At least there should not be a mistake removing the good one. Thanks for the reassurance.
Tony
Diagnosed 4/12/12
AFP 31, HCG 32
I/O 4/25/12
Nonseminoma Stage 1S
Embryonal Carcinoma 95%, Yolk Sac 5%
Lymphatic Invasion, Markers did not normalize
BEPx3 Finished 8/5/12
Post Chemo APF 2 HCG Undetectable
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My friend, I had my left testicle removed when I had the orchiectomy and I didn't experience any problem. Rather (I know this could be absurd) I'm feeling more uncomfortable now that I have the prosthesis, I feel it too big. Anyway, I think that the tumor size doesn't affect your orchiectomy. Good luck!
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Just before surgery the Urologist came in with his magic marker and made an x on the side where I was getting the IO. Not sure if that was very comforting or not but he got the "right" one.Originally Posted by TonyTigger
03/16/2012 Ultrasound Diagnosis TC (Tumor 5.5 cm)
03/22/2012 Right I/O Pre-IO markers normal
03/28/2012 Pathology Classic pure Seminoma, pT1/N?/M0/S0
04/05/2012 CT Scan--Clear? (single 1.2 cm node External iliac)
05/03/2012 PET Scan CLEAR. All markers Normal.
05/04/2012 1 X CARBOPLATIN INFUSION (Chemo Lite)
09/02/2012 CT All Clear! (1 cm External Illiac Node)
04/04/3013 CT All Clear!
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