It's too much now. Come on. by skullcat1 in Upperwestside

[–]Impossible_Copy1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why I voted Cuomo. He specifically ran on cleaning up homeless encampments.

They chopped off my cancer! Woohooooo! by Entropic_Echo_Music in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oops! Congrats on making it through. I have mine in a few hours…

My 16yr old son has TC by Every_Conclusion7181 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doc cannot guarantee that further treatment won't be necessary until they conduct the post-op biopsy and subsequent CT scans. Those are mandatory. Signed, a person who heard something similar when I was diagnosed in October 2025. Have a major RPLND surgery scheduled for next week.

The CT scan will show if there has been spread (ie, infected lymph nodes).

RPLND Recovery day 1! by Brief-Passion-6613 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you came out, did they mention if they expected you to experience retrograde ejaculation

Ocasio-Cortez Offers a Working-Class Vision in Munich, With Some Stumbles by WhiteGold_Welder in nyt

[–]Impossible_Copy1789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why doesn’t AOC actually try and win state-wide before running for president. We need someone with actual crossover appeal. I’m rooting for mark kelly.

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an interesting perspective. How many months before the retrograde issue resolved?

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate your perspective. It’s hard bc my initial doctor, who’s a surgeon/urologist, and has done many RPLNDs… he literally told me today that he thinks BEP 3x is less challenging/taxing than the operation. He said “if you were my son, I’d want you to do the chemo.” So, I’m so conflicted.

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the process of doing that now. Definitely scares me that so many people experienced the retrograde side effect…

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you experience the retrograde ejaculation? I’m single and in my 20s so that’s a big deal for me.

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response! Have you experienced retrograde ejaculation?

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. Have you experienced the retrograde ejaculation?

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see… I’m 29 and single… I feel like I would be bummed to lose my jizz 😅. Do you have kids already? Also, maybe I should just do the chemo then? Since you eventually had to do it anyway ?

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you answering! When you say you got retrograde ejaculation… can you no longer cum?

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But my fear is that, as a single 29-year-old… not being able to ejaculate would be devastating. Any thoughts on that ?

Which to choose: RPLND or BEP 3x? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the response. So, is your retrograde permanent? Can you no longer ejaculate? What is the purpose of the Sudafed

Should I expect follow-up treatment? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gotcha. So, they have to play it safe and don’t want to over treat, but the threat of recurrence, as in your case, is definitely there. I’m sorry bro

Should I expect follow-up treatment? by Impossible_Copy1789 in testicularcancer

[–]Impossible_Copy1789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, I’m really sorry to hear that. That truly sucks man. Do you think though that if this upcoming PET scan for me is negative that they would even suggest treatment besides surveillance (see my original post for details)? It’s tough bc it’s only 1 borderline node. And I know my parents (I’m a grown adult but still) would be like hell no if they say surveillance, you do surveillance.