I’m now 12 hours away from leaving for hospital and the nerves are setting in, big time! I know tomorrow won’t be nice or pain free but it’s going to be the two week period in between the testicle being removed and the biopsy result which I think I’m fearing more.
So far I have probably had 30+ men who have been where I am now offering me words of comfort and advice which has been greatly reassuring but one lady in particular has given me hope, as her son was told he had testicular cancer but when they biopsied it turned out to be benign. O.k so to be fair, her son is the only one out of over 30 who have been diagnosed but I can’t help but cling to the thought that this could all be nothing.
The surgeons and Macmillan nurse have made it clear that fatherhood will not be ruled out through tomorrows operation but from what I’ve read, the chemo afterwards is a different matter. The words ‘sperm banking’ keeps coming up, (bad choice of words I know) but this isn’t giving me a lot of reassurance!!
The real question that strikes fear in me the most is, has it spread? If so what then?
Like I said yesterday, I can and will be this but it doesn’t stop the mind from thinking and fearing.
Anyone, must go, bags to pack………
Will update as soon as possible, should be day surgery but who knows?
HAVE FUN 
Thinking of your plight and wishing only good vibes to keep you positive to see you through this challenge. Best wishes,
Hi, I tweeted earlier today but just wanted to let you know you’ve been very much in my thoughts today.
3 years ago today my husband had an Orchidectromy he then went on to have 9 weeks of Bep chemo.
He is doing great we go to Addenbrookes every 3 months for check ups, X-rays CTs & blood tests.it hasn’t been the easiest of things we have done but 3 years on it does get easier!
I’m sure you have lots of family & friends around but if your wife would ever like someone to talk to she is more than welcome to email me.
Once again take care & be strong.
Kind regards
Lisa