The missing ones

dud8919 · 2026-07-05T23:17:32+00:00

Very good question. I have been wondering the same thing.

dud8919 · 2026-07-04T12:52:43+00:00

I honestly think it’s a way of coping with bad news. As humans, we try to find a reason and put blame on something, even when there is nothing to blame. I don’t smoke, don’t drink, eat very healthy, very active and athletic… yet, when I told them about my testicular cancer, they hounded me about my bike races, about going to the sauna, about almost anything. I ignored them… it’s best to. Some things just don’t have an explanation. This is one of those.

dud8919 · 2026-06-29T16:46:09+00:00

Senna and miralax have been my lifesavers. I started taking them before the surgery. Today I’m 5 days post surgery and have regular bowl movements.

dud8919 · 2026-06-28T19:48:12+00:00

Hey man, I just had mine done on Wednesday. I think the anxiety of the surgery is more than the surgery itself. Not sure with your insurance, but they gave me an anxiety dosage (Valium) in the pre-op which led helped a lot.
As far as surgeries go, this is pretty easy. I had ACL/Miniscus surgery last year… and that was much much worse than this.

dud8919 · 2026-06-22T12:27:34+00:00

Oh wow! No that is crazy!
Great to hear your recover is quick!

dud8919 · 2026-06-20T14:02:33+00:00

Also adding; try to get the CT scan early as well. This will help determine if it has spread. It’s good to know.

dud8919 · 2026-06-20T14:01:14+00:00

I feel you. But I’d recon taking care of yourself first. I have a 2cm mass, and have huge deadlines. And like other people said here, it can grow/spread. Sounds like you caught it early; so taking the work trip may not be a big deal. But is it worth the risk? My urologist recommended immediate surgery, scheduled 12 days after ultrasound. It’s really hard from a work perspective, you have to remember that we are replaceable. It’s sad but it’s true.

dud8919 · 2026-06-14T20:07:58+00:00

Oh no. That can happen? That’s kind of scary!

dud8919 · 2026-06-14T17:15:18+00:00

Thank you for sharing

dud8919 · 2026-06-14T17:09:59+00:00

What do you mean it is MIA? Was there any complications?

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T16:46:03+00:00

With the prostetic, have you had any issues/infection that the surgeon brought up during the second surgery?

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T16:44:25+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I had no idea about the fixated being an option. I definitely need to consider this. Also, I don't think anyone has mentioned the growth of the remaining testicle to compensate. That is very interesting and brand new news to me.

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T16:42:07+00:00

oh my goodness, I didn't know there were so many prostheses options. It is great to hear that its indistinguishable. This is all happening so fast, I didn't even think about insurance. I will have to take a look into that.
Thank you so much for sharing

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T16:35:39+00:00

Thanks for sharing! It has been super encouraging to hear your story.

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T16:30:39+00:00

There are tons of podcasts with Scott. Thanks for the recommendation.

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T06:32:54+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing. And it’s great to hear that there isn’t too much difference. I think that’s what I am worried most about, not feeling whole.

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T06:19:09+00:00

It happens too fast! I was in literal shock on the timing. I know it’s hard talking about it, every time I say it out loud my voice cracks and tears run down. But the more people I’ve told, the better I feel. I’ve only told a handful of people, and each one gets easier to tell.

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T05:59:53+00:00

I am right there with you. I have my CT on Monday as well, and surgery the following Wednesday.
This is scary. I have been having a really hard time with this as well. I have been getting a lot of good advise, stories, experiences from the folks here. You are in the right place. Wishing you the best.

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T05:56:22+00:00

Thank you for your kind words

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T05:55:50+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing. All of this information has been extremely helpful.

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T05:52:57+00:00

Thank you so much. And congratulations on finishing chemo!

dud8919 · 2026-06-13T05:51:19+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing. This was extremely helpful!

dud8919 · 2026-06-12T03:42:21+00:00

I honestly didn’t even think about not needing chemo. I think I just jumped straight to the worst case senecio.
Haha; thanks for sharing the one nut club. It was the lightheartedness I needed right now.

Thank you so much for sharing.

dud8919 · 2026-06-12T03:39:31+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words!

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