What is Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system. In the United States, about 8,000 to 9,000 diagnoses of testicular can...

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I had both testicles removed...
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I had both of my testicles removed. Not because of cancer, but because I had injured them many years ago and never went to see a doctor. My doctor told me that it had healed, but the tissue and nerve damage had not gone away. I suffered for years with pain, but the problems really started when my testosterone levels had dropped way below normal. After many years of testing and different endocrinologist, my body stopped making testosterone. I have been on Androgel for years.

I'm writing here for support for men with has to deal with losting one or both (like me) testicles. If you don't mind sharing your experience, I would like to know how you dealt with losing this part of the body.
Posted on 05/05/08, 01:05 am
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Reply #1 - 07/20/08  3:34pm
" I lost a testicle because of testicular cancer. I was shocked that I had cancer and thought I was too young to have that. I went through ALOT of different emotions and still sometimes struggle with thinking that I am no longer a "real" man because I don't have all the "equipment". Luckily I have a very understanding and supportive wife. "
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Reply #2 - 09/06/08  12:08am
" I LOST MY RT TESTICLE DO TO CANCER AT 51 I DON'T FEEL IT MAKES ME LESS OF A MAN. I AM NOT A MAN BECAUSE WHAT I HAVE THERE BUT THAT I AM THERE FOR MY KIDS. IT IS NOT MY BEST WHEN I MEET A NEW WOMEN BUT WE ALL HAD TO GET PAST THE 1ST TIME. IT DOES NOT MAKE ME WHAT I AM I MAKE IT WHAT IT IS. BOB "
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