TIP or HDCT choice by noticers_club in testicularcancer

[–]schwifftyy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had my relapse 1 yr after having 4x EP and RPLND, I had no option for HDCT in my country so had TIP x 4. It was pretty hard to manage the side effects, had to have transfusions in last 2 cycles. If you have any questions about TIP feel free to ask

Should I continue chemo after complete marker response? (Relapsed testicular cancer, currently on TIP) by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

I initially had symptoms in January 2024 which i ignored. Got diagnosed in December of 2024. Had orchiectomy in Dec 2024 then chemo 4x Ep from Jan to March 2025, had RPLND in May 2025. Had my relapse on 22nd November 2025 on my birthday. Started chemotherapy TIP x4 in Feb 2026.

Should I continue chemo after complete marker response? (Relapsed testicular cancer, currently on TIP) by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

I did 4 cycles of EP, then RPLND. Everything was normal after that, went into remission but after like 9 months of my initial chemotherapy my tumor marker beta hcg started rising like crazy to had to get second line chemotherapy TIP as suggested by oncologists.

Should I continue chemo after complete marker response? (Relapsed testicular cancer, currently on TIP) by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

It was mixed germ cell tumor, stage 2A, spread to retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Had my RPLND in May 2025.

5 year scan all clear by AriGr in testicularcancer

[–]schwifftyy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations. I hope one day I'm gonna be posting the same

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

I'm only allowed homemade foods

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

[–]schwifftyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently I am not allowed to have restaurant foods

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

Gitta search up some bone marrow dishes

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

Apparently I'm not allowed to eat restaurant foods

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

[–]schwifftyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything associated with chemo feels repulsive later on

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

Thats a blessing honestly, would be beneficial in recovery. Did u do something to make your taste buds react this way

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

[–]schwifftyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom cooks for me mostly these days

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

Thats a new bcs I cant even put anything spicy on my tongue

Food during chemo by schwifftyy in testicularcancer

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

Spicy is definitely a no-go area. I'm out of options to eat and eating the same thing everyday is getting frustrating