Lump on left testicle

[bowasd]

I have read around about people who have had this an such results that came up were cyst, sperimondal or something, but dont have a straight answer.
I am a 15 yr old boy and on top of my left testicle there is a lump. The lump seems to be attached to the testicle. No pains really occur in that lump and i urinate fine and ejaculate normally. I have read that it may be the epididimus that i'm talking about, but my right testicle doesnt seem to have this lump. I think i've notice this lump for around 5-6 yrs. I'd like to know what this could be and what could be the worst condition. I am quite embarassed to go to my parents or a doctor about this and would like to know if what i have is serious. I know you guys will probably tell me to see a doctor, but without a doctor i would just like to know what i could have and the worst case scenario.

Thanks

[Already Bald]

Yes, you should see a doctor.
They will examine you, and maybe order a painless UltraSound.
I think you will get good news, 5-6 years without any other symptons would be most unusual.
Let us know how it goes!

[Karen]

Welcome, bowasd. Check out this link for how to do a proper self exam...and do it every month after a hot shower. http://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html

If you had the same bump for 5-6 years, and it's at the top of the testicle, it may very well be the epididymis. Bottom line is, if you are concerned go to a doc and get it checked out. Ain't no other way to get peace of mind.

Worst case scenario???? It is TC and you are ignoring it out of fear and embarrassment and by the time you are diagnosed it will have metastasized and you'll have unpleasant treatment that could have been avioded if you had it check out earlier.

Best case scenario??? You overcome shyness, mention it to you day (who has a set too) or your Mom (who changed your diapers 12 years ago and knows all about testicles) and they take you to a doc who tells you that what you feel is normal, and you stop worrying.

[andy26]

Get it checked buddy. Informing your mom could suck considering the shyness issue, but it's best to over come the shyness and not be sorry in the long run.

Best of luck mate,

Andy

[bowasd]

Originally Posted by bowasd

If you had the same bump for 5-6 years, and it's at the top of the testicle, it may very well be the epididymis

I dont think its the epididymis, because my right testicle doesnt have it

Yeah i know i should talk to my parents.
Symptoms...hmm
I think i've had random pains in the lower back (hasnt happened often, probably only 2-3 times within the 5 year period, stomach aches and stuff no really sure if it is TC symptoms. And plus if i do get it checked out and it is TC, they will operate right ? meaning i lose a testicle ? Which i really dont want

[MRMRSU]

Hi there bowasd, we could all take our turns guessing but you really should tell your parents and see a doctor. The stress and anxiety of trying to figure out what it is, or expecting the worst case scenario is not something a 15-year old should have to be worrying about. So please be proactive and get some help. If you were my son, I would want you to tell me. There should be nothing more important to your folks than your well-being. If I were your big sister, I'd drag you into the doctor's office myself !

[bowasd]

Is there an alternative treatment than removing the testicle ?

[Paul54]

Originally Posted by bowasd

Is there an alternative treatment than removing the testicle ?

You are getting way ahead of yourself. Most lumps and bumps are not cancer and can be left alone. Worst case scenario for these benign (harmless) things is a simple surgery to just remove the growth, not the entire testicle. If it is TC, the absolute safest thing to do is make sure it is completely out of you by removal of the T.

As far as discussing with your parents, remember the session in Health class where they talked about routine self-exams? Your parents would probably be very happy you paid attention and did the right thing by bringing it to their attention. If you were one of my kids, we would be at the doctors this morning.

Best luck. Let us know how it goes. We're hoping and praying this is easily resolved.

[bowasd]

Yeah i was thinking about saying that. I learnt something in health class today and want to get checked up.

Hmm usually for TC in general, would it take long to spread throughout the whole scrotum ? If so, how long approx.

[ax123]

Originally Posted by bowasd

Yeah i was thinking about saying that. I learnt something in health class today and want to get checked up.

Hmm usually for TC in general, would it take long to spread throughout the whole scrotum ? If so, how long approx.

Hey dude, i'm 15 too and i had to tell my mum too. it was probably one of the hardest things i have had to do in my life so far. But after I had done it, it was so reliveing and i wished I had done it much much sooner to save me mental anguish. Really, just get your mindset and tell ur mum u have felt a lump around ur scrotum. Don't tell her it could be TC but just say it could be a spermatole or whatever. Tell her u might aswell see a doctor to check if it could be dangerous in the long run.

Then when you are in the doctors office it is quite embarrasing at first, but really it only takes 5 mins to examine and whooosh, youre out of there. + then you can laugh abwt it with mates or ur dad . Honestly, not that bad. And don't worry if ur doctor orders and ultrasound, he/she isn't saying you have cancer, but it is just to be be on the safe side

[bowasd]

What the scary thing is, i dont want to lose a testicle. I've still got life ahead of me and seriously dont want to lose it

Anyone know how long in general TC would take to spread throughout my scrotum ?

[Scott]

None of us wanted to lose a testicle. On the other hand, it's worth losing it to not have cancer any more.

There's no easy answer to your question. Some tumors grow very rapidly, some very slowly. Some metastasize to other parts of the body and burn out in the testicle before getting big.

The one and only thing to do right now is talk to a parent and your doctor about what's worrying you.

[ax123]

Originally Posted by bowasd

What the scary thing is, i dont want to lose a testicle. I've still got life ahead of me and seriously dont want to lose it

Anyone know how long in general TC would take to spread throughout my scrotum ?

I thought about that too but really don't worry, you wont lose a testicle if you just go get it checked out and everything is fine, it will only take 1 doctors appointment

then you can get on with ur life!!

[Scott]

Very well said, ax!

[bowasd]

But if its not fine, then i'll have to have it removed. I really dont want that to happen.

[mark/1982]

If you're like me and worry alot then go to the doctors ask them everything you have on your mind so that you wont be wanting a second opinion. I've been to see 2 doctors and they've told me 2 different things, which has made me worry even more.

[andy26]

Like Scott said, none of us wanted to lose a testicle...and before you even think of this, and like Ax said, going to the GP to get this checked will not cause you to lose a testicle. If in case it is TC, which I hope it's not, losing a testicle is not that bad, you can still do ever thing you do having both testicles only thing is that the one testicle will be working overtime.

Well dude, I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope it's not TC, but PLEASE, and don't take this personal, get some balls and get this checked buddy!!!!

Best,

Andy

[ax123]

Originally Posted by bowasd

But if its not fine, then i'll have to have it removed. I really dont want that to happen.

Well thers only one way to find out and it looks like all the evidence points to you dont have cancer. im sure it will be 100% ok just go to the docs man

and think of the alternative, if it really is cancer (vry vry unlikely) then u r leaving it far too long and things can get worse. jus 1 appointment, its all it takes

[bowasd]

Hmm the lump is as hard as the testicle itself. That strange ?

[Scott]

Originally Posted by bowasd

Yeah i know i should talk to my parents.

Please do it right now!

[andy26]

Listen to Scott and all of us...get it checked NOW!!!!! You don't want to be sorry in the long run. You are a very young guy with a full life ahead of you. GET CHECKED!!!

Best,

Andy

[bowasd]

Putting aside the 5-6 yrs that i think i've had it for. What i have, would the chances of being TC be high ? Also, If it was TC, would the TC have effected my body within a 15 week period, if not, how long does TC take to spread ?

[Paul54]

Originally Posted by bowasd

Putting aside the 5-6 yrs that i think i've had it for. What i have, would the chances of being TC be high ? Also, If it was TC, would the TC have effected my body within a 15 week period, if not, how long does TC take to spread ?

Have you discussed this with your parents and been to a doctor? You have to do that. If one of my kids had discussed this with me on April 15, we would have been at the doctor's office no later than April 16.

It's extremely unlikely, maybe impossible, to have had cancer for 5-6 years without very severe and/or life threatening symptoms. What's changed in the last 15 weeks?

Please talk with your parents. It may not be easy but you will be glad you did.

[Aegean]

Dude, you've been wondering about this since April 14th

Let me simplify this for you in a very sobering manner;
1. It most likely is NOT TC
2. The ONLY way to make sure is by getting a scrotal ultrasound (painless bro!!!)
3. Surfing the net till someone tells you what you want to hear will NOT solve your issue AND see #2 again.
4.If it is TC, the testicle has to come out. No 2 ways about it dude.
5.If it is TC, depending on type, spread could be fast or slow, but cancer is cancer and has to be dealt with bravely, quickly and without hesitation. You have already been posting since April 14th... way too long if you are seriously worried.
6.TC or not, problems in real life do not go away just because you wish them to or you procrastinate. Don't take a chance by learning that the hard way... see a UROLOGIST.
7.See #1

Now go get an ultrasound and then let us know. Your parents will deal with this surprisingly well, better than you think. Like Ax said, you can tell them you have any other condition you want to make up, just get to a urologist and have the ultrasound.

The next two posts I want to see from you are something like:

"Guys, I've got my appointment and seeing the uro in 2 days"

AND

"Dudes, saw the uro and did the ultrasound and..."

Now go and get it done.

[bowasd]

Yeah i will go talk to my parents about it.

Since my post in april, im not sure if it is actually true or im just making myself believe its true, but i think the lump has grown abit (Not 100% Sure).

[bowasd]

Been 7 months since my first post. Got some tight pains in my left testicle today. It is still there and its been like 2-3hours. Is that bad ?

[Scott]

What's happened in those seven months? Since you last posted in July, have you talked to your parents and seen a doctor?

[bowasd]

Ive had some pains in my right hip area just abit above it. Is that the lower abdomen ? Ive had it like only 2-3 times within the 7months. The lump itself has not really grown or moved. It still sits on top of the testicle. I have a bunch of Urologist's numbers, and i know i SHOULD call. Im already regreting leaving it for 7 months. But ive never been the type of person to make a big fuss over nothing, and i really dont want to put that cost of seeing a specialist onto my parents. I know i should see him as he is the only one that can tell me exactly going on. But with what ive told you guys so far, is there a chance it is TC ? And if it is TC, Has it metatasised into my hip area ?
I urinate fine, ejaculate fine, my sperm seems to look perfectly normal.