I’ve been reading some testimonials on this sort of stuff and they been telling me that it feels good to get stuff off your chest.
Well let’s give it a go. So let’s start. No easy place to start.
My name is Huw and I’ve been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Sunday night, three weeks ago I went for a shower. Drying myself down below and a sharp pain, fuck that was strange. So I though I rub it better.
Whoa that doesn’t feel right!!!!
Checked the other one, ok that feels normal. Let’s have another feel. So the normal one feels soft and smooth but the other one is hard, firm and not smooth at all. What is that, I can’t have anything wrong I feel fine, nothing wrong with me.
A couple days later walking past the doctors I thought I pop in. Need my blood pressure checked aswell as I been told it’s too high. I ask for an appointment. We got one now if you can stay.
This never happens in the U.K. with GP appointments. Great I thought I wait.
My name is called and I walk to the doctors room. I’m thinking it’s nothing wrong with me it’s something stupid. He’s going to tell me to have more sex as my balls need emptying just a blockage. Go home and demand sex.
So we chat and tell him what’s wrong.
The doctor says get naked big boy and lie on the bed. Got a bit worried at first when he got naked as well and laid next to me but never mind I thought. Maybe this is normal.
He has a feel of the balls and I lay back and think of nothing. Now I got my eyes closed and as a man it’s not brilliant for another man to be playing down there. Especially when he haven’t bought me a drink first. He tells me he all done and to tells me to get dressed.
Then he says it. I think this is serious. The worst case scenario is that this could be cancer.
What the fuck? Cancer. Who said anything about cancer.
I need to send you for an urgent referral to see a specialist and book you in for a ultrasound it be around two weeks.
Well that was two weeks ago and I’ve had another two men playing with my balls. And you can guess what the outcome of that was.
Guys if your reading this, go and have a feel of your balls. Or girls make sure you check yourself. It may save you life.
Well I was reading this and thought to myself, this guy is trying to put a little humor to it, but I couldn't laugh! This has got to be the worse news any male could ever get and you somehow found a way to put a little humor to it. You seem like a strong individual, but its kinda of cool and badassery to be upset. I mean another man just rubbed your balls and gave you bad news, if that had been me, he probably would have gotten punched in the throat and then kicked in the nuts. Stay strong, the miracle is already in motion, thats why they saw you the same day! Prayers are already crossing the pond.
That which doesn't kill you leaves you with an impressive scar and a sick sense of humor.
Thank you hammer. I prefer humour than feeling sad for myself. No point feeling sad for yourself. In my opinion happiness, friendship and laughter is the best medicine. If that doesn’t help a good bloody doctor is always good. I’m very lucky I live in the U.K. and work for the nhs so financial sound, so take every week at a time.
Very brave of you to let us all know. We will be here for you when ever you need us. ❤️
I need a cwtch?
Ah Man, I was waiting for this to be a joke with the little bit of sideways humor that was in the post. This freaking suxs man. I could only imagine what is running through your head, I can tell you from my own experience that the lord does things for a reason. My son recently went through a very serious heart surgery, that we found all of a sudden. There are reason behind everything!!! Thoughts and prayers are going out to you,,, and maybe some silver😉 yep still got your address
Thank you sir. No joke unfortunately but im fit and testicular cancer has a very good outcome. Hope your son is feeling better and getting the medical treatment that he requires. Family and friendship is the best thing in the world and can help anyone progress. Thank you for your words.
@huw28582!!! Oh no! What happens now? I am so sorry. How many days since it was all confirmed?
It was confirmed on Monday when I went for an ultrasound. Then saw the urologist on Wednesday who said i will have an operation in two weeks. God love the NHS. Very lucky. Thank you.
Man... a lot to take in. I had a teacher in high school who had testicular cancer. His name was Mr. Putnam and of course behind his back he was known as “one nut Put”. Kids are assholes, but the moral of the story is he lived a very long and healthy life. I hope your prognosis is good and that surgery goes well. Thank god for he NHS is right. Sending all kinds of healing thought your way.
I will be expecting some jokes from @welshstacker about having one testicle. The word cancer sends shivers down your back but testicular cancer does have a really good prognosis. Thank you for your thoughts
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I’m praying for you man! Stay strong. I know you’re a positive person!
Thank you very kind. I am very positive don’t intend on dying. Testicular cancer has got a very good outcome and hopefully the doctors can do their stuff.
Damn man that is rough. I wish you the best man!
Dude that sucks, but chin up and fight back. Kick Cancers sorry arse.
Hey man. I am very sorry to hear about this. Im a few years younger than you and at our age, it has been more of a shock. I'll be thinking about you man. It sounds like you have caught it early on and hope you a speedy recovery.
Jonny
You're in good (hopefully warm) hands.
🙄🤔 cold hands would be bad
Very sorry to hear this! I appreciate your story and effort to raise awareness. That is very helpful!! We may have never met or spoken but I truly wish you the best. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate. Stand strong👊
Sorry about the bad news, I think it's great that you still can have a sense of humor through all of it. I have been going through some stuff and that's what keep's me going!