Scared it's not gone

Former Member

A couple of months back I found a small lump on one of my testicles and was shit scared, I kept it to myself for a while in case it went away but told my Mum.

I went to the Docs and He told me it could be a cist of some sort of blood thing (don't know the technical name)and he said I should check again later on in the year, anyway that was 5 months ago now and It's not gone away. Mum looked so scared last time and I don't want to put her through it again
Should I wait longer?

Former Member

Go back to your GP, get a referral to a consultant and a testicular ultrasound. Don't put it off if you are seriously worried.

Former Member

From www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk:

Any lump or abnormality in the testicles or scrotum needs to be seen by a family doctor and, if appropriate, by a hospital specialist – remember, most lumps are not cancer. A specialist will ask questions, perform an examination and organise tests. The first test is usually an ultrasound scan (sound waves transmitted through the testicles showing what they look like on the inside). This scan can usually distinguish cancer lumps from other, benign (non-cancer) lumps. Some cancers of the testicle produce chemicals and release them into the blood stream. These chemicals are called tumour markers, the main ones being alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (BHCG). If present, they can help detect cancer spread, the effect of treatment and, later on, whether or not the cancer has come back.

For anyone else who is worried:

All men should examine their testicles once a month. The best place is in or after a warm bath when relaxed. Using both hands, each testicle should be gently rolled between the thumb and index finger and any irregularities or lumps identified. All men have a lumpy tubular structure on the back of the testicle called the epididymis (where sperm is stored) and a small firm tube which passes from the testicle into the groin called the vas deferens (where sperm is transported). With repeated examinations these will become familiar and not be mistaken for abnormalities.

Former Member

Thanks mate, that really helped <IMG alt="image" alt="image" SRC="smile.gif" border="0">

I've made another appointment for next week, great crimbo pressie thatll be