(06-05-2012, 04:49 PM)rumsfald link Wrote: the first rule of any weapon, knife, gun, or penis: don't whip it out unless you intend to use it. If you don't have the training to use it and the certainty of mind that you need to, you risk getting yourself stabbed/shot/fucked.

(06-06-2012, 06:33 PM)HeK link Wrote: Note:

The knife talk has been split into it's own thread.

Quote:It may be a private, and somewhat embarrassing matter, but I want people to be aware and also this may help prevent this to one of you (guys) in the future.

A month ago I found two lumps on one of my testicles (Yes, you can giggle...). A couple of weeks ago I found another one on my other one. I decided to go get them checked - despite the embarrassment and anxiety. I made an appointment with Virginia Urology (I highly recommend them to anyone).

The doctor was concerned by the fact the lumps were only a few weeks old. He ordered an ultrasound. The ultrasound revealed multiple lumps not just on the surface. He then ordered blood work to be drawn yesterday, and a CT scan for today. He was concerned that the lumps were from Lymphoma.

Today, I had the CT scan and they reviewed the blood work results. The blood work revealed that I most likely do not have testicular cancer. That is a good thing.

I have to go to an oncologist tomorrow for another review of the CT. If the CT is negative for lymphoma, then I have to have a testicle biopsied (which doesn't always mean full removal, but that is up to the oncologist).

All of this is embarrassing and pretty overwhelming. Anything that I might have is VERY treatable. Please, guys, check yourselves regularly. If there is anything there that you are not sure about, GO GET IT CHECKED! Don't wait a month like me. The only reason I am posting so much detail is because I don't want people to wait it out -- if there is an issue do not wait. I feel much better knowing than a few weeks ago not knowing.

I should know more (if not all) tomorrow. Thank you all for you continued prayers.

(06-07-2012, 02:01 AM)LT Crow link Wrote: I bet the test is open book.

(06-07-2012, 06:51 AM)at0m link Wrote:

Quote:A month ago I found two lumps on one of my testicles (Yes, you can giggle...).

(06-07-2012, 05:41 PM)StolenToast link Wrote: [quote author=at0m link=topic=3709.msg246901#msg246901 date=1339069869]

Quote:A month ago I found two lumps on one of my testicles (Yes, you can giggle...).

(06-07-2012, 10:14 PM)k0ala link Wrote: He said it was like defrosting steak too long in the microwave.

(06-08-2012, 12:16 AM)Käse link Wrote: I'm pretty much the most awkward person when it comes to relationships :/

(06-08-2012, 01:06 AM)Eightball link Wrote: [quote author=Käse link=topic=3709.msg246985#msg246985 date=1339132563]
I'm pretty much the most awkward person when it comes to relationships :/

(06-08-2012, 02:31 AM)Käse link Wrote: [quote author=Eightball link=topic=3709.msg246987#msg246987 date=1339135580]
[quote author=Käse link=topic=3709.msg246985#msg246985 date=1339132563]
I'm pretty much the most awkward person when it comes to relationships :/

(06-10-2012, 05:52 PM)Didzo link Wrote: If there is a greater power in life, I am certain that it has sadistic tendencies.