Question: I think I have testicular cancer, but I have no insurance. If I come to find that I do have cancer, then what? I have give this some thought, If I have cancer, it might have already have spread, I found a lump on one of my nads, I looked on the internet, the only thing it referred to was testicular cancer. So if in fact I do have cancer, then I have very few options, I'd hate to leave a $100,000 bill behind me, and no insurance also the pain, with no meds hmmmm.
I just turned 32, never thought I would live past 33, guess I was right. I was just a waste of space anyway. I'm going to go get checked, If I do have cancer, what would be to best way of ending it all, painlessly? I called a few doctors offices, and asked them, what if I had no insurance, the cancer treatment centers of america, Hung up on me when I said I had no insurance,so I called back, seemed like they are all about the money, they reffered my to someone else. I understand that I made a selfdiagnosis and should be seen, the question is, if I really have no money now, is it worth having even less? and why should I help their greed
Answer: First, just because you have a little bump doesnt mean you have cancer- there are a lot of things it could be, so dont jump to conclusions. Go get diagnosed first. Then go show up at your local hospital emergency room if you do have cancer, and throw yourself upon them. They really cant turn you away. You'll end up getting treatment one way or the other. Im not going to suggest you end it any other way than fighting cancer, by the way, and thats still a long way from even being a known factor. And by the way, why would you give a crap about dying with a $100,000 bill behind you? Its not like they can come get it from you in the afterlife, and they cant go after your family or anything, so no worries.
Question: Please help Testicular Cancer...? I am 14. I found a lump that sort of feels like a 3rd testicle but not nearly as big as a testicle should be. It is attached to my left testicle at the top center where the epididymis attaches. I felt my left and right at the same time, and I feel as if the epididymis is clogged on the left and causing the lump. It is in the exact spot the epididmis attaches on the right.
I have had it almost a year and it hasn't gone away. Maybe an infection? I feel some pain in the area when I touch it. It doesn't feel like what they describe a tumor, a small hard lump. It feels sort of squishy but doesn't move around. I can feel the epididymis right next to it but can't tell if the epididymis is going into the lump or not.
I also read somewhere that when puberty starts the testicles reuire more blood. They said infections usually happen on the left because of the blood flow or something. Could this be just clogged blood sperm and fluid? I am going to the doctor on Monday and I am mentioning this.
Answer: First, you waited a very long time to do something about the problem. In suspected cancers, prompt action might make the difference between it being treated or having the cancer metasize into other areas. It is likely a hydrocele (a fluid build-up) and may need drained or simply left alone depending on whether there is pain and discomfort. From your question, I assume you are pretty knowledgeable, but I have to admonish you for being remiss about the consequences of neglect. I realize that no-one enjoys being examined for problems with the penis, testes or anus, but only a physician can determine the nature of the problem and work to correct. While it is unlikely for you to have cancer at your age, it is not impossible, but it could be a hematocele (blood accumulation) but most probably it is the hydrocele.
