Being diagnosed with testicular cancer and the subsequent treatment and management; can be traumatic and confusing, however, becoming informed about cancer and its effects will better prepare you to undergo the challenges associated with testicular cancer. Here are a few questions to ask your healthcare provider:
Initial Visit
- I feel an abnormal lump on my testicle, what could it be?
- What is testicular cancer?
- What are the causes of testicular cancer?
- What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?
- What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?
- Will people be able to tell that I have testicular cancer?
- What is the prevalence of testicular cancer?
- Who is at risk for developing testicular cancer?
- How is testicular cancer diagnosed?
- What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?
- What lifestyle habits contribute to the development of testicular cancer?
- Is testicular cancer genetic?
- How can I prevent testicular cancer?
- How is testicular cancer diagnosed?
After a Positive Diagnosis
- How will testicular cancer affect my sex life?
- Should I inform my family, friends, and co-workers of my diagnosis?
- What are the stages of testicular cancer?
- Can I become infertile?
- What are my treatment options?
- Can it be cured?
- What is the survival rate?
- Can my cancer spread?
Preoperative
- Will the treatment cause any discomfort?
- How much time will I need for recovery?
- Will my treatment take place at an outpatient facility?
- What medications will I be taking?
- Which treatment option is best for me, chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery?
- Which type of treatment do you recommend?
- Is one type of treatment more effective than another?
- Can the cancer return?
- What side effects can I expect from the treatment?
- Will I need to see other doctors?
- Should I seek another opinion?
- What are my fertility options?
- What are testicular implants?
- Will the treatment affect my ability to gain and maintain an erection?
- How will my testosterone levels be affected?
- What are some alternative and holistic treatment options?
- How should I prepare for my treatment?
- Is testicular cancer painful?
- Does testicular cancer put me at greater risk for developing certain STDs?
- How will a treatment option affect my appearance?
- Should I abstain from sexual intercourse, if so, for how long?
- Will testicular cancer and treatment affect my sperm count?
- What is remission?
- Is my cancer in remission?
- Will I need further treatment?
- I’m feeling discomfort, is that normal?
- Testicular Cancer Management
- What are the lifestyle changes that I have to make?
- How often should I perform a testicular self examination?
- How can I prevent my can from reoccurring?
- How often should I have a check up with my physician?
- Am I at risk for developing other types of cancer?
- Can my son get testicular cancer?
- Should I limit my alcohol consumption?
- Should I quit smoking?
- How can I change my diet
- How often can I have sex?
- Can my partner and I try to have children?
- How long do I have to take testosterone?
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