KleineArsloch
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Please send nice thoughts, not only to me but each other.
Dec 28, 2023 6:43 AM
KleineArsloch
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Please send nice thoughts, not only to me but each other.
transientmind
I had one, turned out to be a cyst. On the plus side even if it’s a tumour, early detection has really good odds for testicular cancer.
Base841
You did the right thing to check on the first place, and you're doing what you need to do to protect yourself. You've given yourself the best shot at staying healthy and whole. It's scary, but you've avoided the biggest danger, hiding from an uncomfortable truth. Stay strong! Keep us updated.
AntyMatter
I only have one ball, due to not-cancer reasons, but the other one did its job (twice) before I had a vasectomy, and today approaching 70 all systems are functioning great, if that's not TMI. Anyway, even the worst may not be the worst. Please let us know how it goes, all of us here are gunning for good news.
Frogspoison
Someone who's gone through that scare 2x - Going to the doctor is good, and I was told by my doctor that testicular cancer is often hard, unfeeling lumps on the testes - As in you can't feel pressure on the area itself. For myself, it's was a varicocele extremely close to the teste itself. Finally, catching cancer early is good - early enough and you may even get to keep that particular teste if it does turn out to be cancer.
Ritawho
best of luck @op
mummycat
Good on you for not letting the fear hold you back from a diagnosis. No stigma! Praying and wishing for you its nothing ♡ if its something, this community has got you ♡
mummycat
Following you for the update.
PenguinNamedWobbles
You'll be fine. Even if you did have testicular cancer its become one of the most treatable cancers. If it's cancer and localized survival rate is like 99%.
flyingnetherlander
shutupmark
My father had testicular cancer when he was 28 years old, before having me and my brother. He just turned 70 and is as healthy as can be, still working and playing with grandkids. I know everyone’s situation is different, but just wanted to share a positive story about one possible outcome even if you get bad news.
chackstar
Yeah I was too when i had an ache there for weeks. A littke blood work and all the mental prep I had made to mortality waa for not. There is hope IF you get it checked.
alphaseltzer23
What was the ache, just age?
chackstar
I do not know and it went away. So… and age is a possible issue
fallen1092
@op Look up hydrocele, it may not be a tumor. I've had three lump scares each turning out to be one of those thankfully. Still follow up though.
huschdry84
I beat it 6 years ago - hope you don't have to go through this shit!
FrnxtGhrtSonyGurm
Cysts are also very common, and mostly harmless. Easy to say, but try not to fear the worst my dude!
Ronelyn
*gentle hugs*
Florida18
Going to the doctor right away is both a brave and intelligent thing to do. If you were to wait, the news would prolly only get worse. Even a benign tumor can continue to grow until it causes big problems. I went through this with breast cancer and immediate action made an ugly situation only a 1 year experience. Be brave, and go see the doctor!
Unholytrashpanda
Good news, there are implant testies that are more fun than what you're born with (disco time!)
SarcasticComment
mine was nothing. good on you for taking it seriously though
iguanodont
I hope it is nothing but nut
parabolic000
Hey, it might just be a piece of birdshot. I mean, everyone's 20s were wild, right?
IAmTheBob
@OP I found a lump and they told me it was just some small tubes jumbled up and that I could have issues having kids.
Rebelske
Well, since you are a small asshole, this is not all bad news.
I hope it turn out to be nothing to worry about.
IamAlbertPotato
Happened to me when I was 16, was a fluid filled cyst, completely benign... so hopefully it's that...
or0b0ur0s
Look at it this way: Better there than your pancreas, colon, liver, etc. You've got two, they're easy to remove, etc. They make prosthetics for those cases, if you didn't know, just like breast implants for ladies. I'm not saying it's a good time, but, consider the alternatives if you want to be less afraid, I think. Maybe? Just trying to be helpful. You'll pull through. Probably just a rando fatty cyst anyway. 9 out of 10 random lumps end up being that, you know.
ShellPhish
Cysts are very common as men get into their mid-thirties. Modern procedure is a sonogram of your testicles by a tech. Then you wait for a doctor to review the results and give you the good or bad news.
Festerboob
Understandable. You'll probably get sent for an ultrasound quite quickly, and it's probably going to turn out to be an epidydimal cyst. If it's suspicious you'll be investigated and treated quickly. Testicular cancer is very treatable. You'll ace this, dude.
weave
Good you're getting it checked, but don't stress too much. Lumps happen sometimes. Odds are in your favour.
AppleJoosh
Yup, I was lumpy a few months back and it was nothing. Well, it was a post-vas complication, and I’m gonna have sore balls sometimes. But next to nothing.
cousteau
Unfortunately for OP, his balls are even.
weave
Revicus
I had one too. Turned out to just be a little thrombosis that cleared up on its own. Turns out that's likelier what it is if it's a little round nub a bit smaller than a pea. Still glad I checked it out and got that surety though!
NearHereThere
Could be just a hydrocele. I was very worried too. But all good 👍
lmehkMagnet
Bf judt had that. All was good
doc70
^This
GML42
I’ve got two of those. Removal sounded to painful for something that’s not harmful! 😳
DatDataDude
Yep. This. Had one a few years ago.
BurningVeryImportantThings
Fuzzynubz
This
Zedrapazia
My fiance once freaked out because he mistook acne for a lump.
Calm.
Then, he freaked out again because I wanted to pop the pimple.
Corrosion
Honestly, I’ve had an ingrowing hair there and I want general anaesthetic next time
Sen7ryGun
NortonGuy
Could be other things too. You have already made a good decision and things will sort out.
swanglemydangle
I had a spermatocele 22 mm before the urologist would take my concern seriously. My first appointment with him it is was pretty small and it kept growing.
bernardthehermit0
This - there are other possible causes, cysts, benign growths etc. Stay calm, good luck
TheDisembodiedFloatingHeadOfEdwardGRobinson
In my case it was just a dense little fat deposit. It's still there like 20 years later, just chillin'. My girlfriend says she will always be able to find me in a dark, crowded room.
PostMoThoin
I had a bag of fluid down there
animatronicChristmasChickens
If caught early, testicular cancer is very treatable, good on you for doing self-tests
cbale2000
Literally one of the most treatable cancers, with success rates >90%. It's so weak that, after surgery, remaining cancer cells are sometimes even killed by just the CT scans used for follow-up appointments (though actual radiation therapy can be recommended as well).
DTtom
Happened to me, on an early catch there is something like a 98% survival rate. To quote my doctor; "of all the cancers to get this is the one you want". It's still scary, but the stats are very much on your side.
FranFranBurger
self-tests on your self-testes
Drix1942
valdar27
Yup, lost one of the little guys in the process last year, but it's pretty much treatable, as well as very well mapped out in terms of choices and chances.
HereGoesNothingBoys
well at least ye got 2 of them . and if it's your lefty they gotta take then you'll be all right
xj4low
They make prosthetics. I knew a guy who was born with 3 testicles. Oddly enough, it increased his chance of cancer. His story didn't end well. Fuck Cancer. Get it checked. Mostly like it isn't anything of concern.
BeastmanKojak
But just imagine it’s the right! What I wouldn’t give to be left alone right now…
FrogDelay
Also, they make really good prosthetics so you wouldn’t even know the difference
Corrodias
just imagine all of the extra room you'd have in your pants
Mugendramon
Tucking would be so much easier
fartytowels
So much extra space to do activities, too!
kickmyballsrealhard
Might be a spermatocele. I’m getting mine removed in February. It’s painless, just a nuisance since it’s now larger than my testicle that it’s hanging onto. Looks like I got three nuts down there.
iamgnat
I wouldn't say painless. I've had mine for about 15 years now (almost got it removed a few months ago, but chickened out), though it's only about half the size of the one it is attached to. Sometimes it just aches, but getting kicked in the balls is nothing compared to if that cyst gets bumped wrong.
kickmyballsrealhard
Per me username, that’s why I’m getting it removed
Heelcat70
If you had four would you be allowed to walk to first base?
logicalawesomeness
I thought they couldn't get rid of that or that there was risk involved if you wanted to have kids
iamgnat
It could result in sperm not being able to get out, but it's ability to get out is already severely impacted by the cyst to begin with. So it's kind of a wash in that regard. The big thing is that unless they remove the epididymis (which means nothing is getting out anymore), the spermatocele can reform.
kickmyballsrealhard
Yeah there’s a risk it could screw up your baby makers but I’m actually going to get a vasectomy at the same time lol
Kittenman15
Respect for your username there, dude ...
RevMcbootysnatcher
Same, was gonna say this, it happens
Johnsky
Well, the good news is you won't be shitless, as the shit isn't stored in the balls, that's pee.
PrfctDrk
It all makes sense now
gelos
"Always when scared shitless, always be glad that its not your colonoscopy day" is what i was always told
mercyPandaRunner
CouldntCakeLess
or0b0ur0s
Y'all need r/badmaleanatomy, but Reddit killed it during the mod strike.
roblewisjr101
Semen, not urine.
Wholivesinapineappleunderthetree
Its actually a good that with the help of the prostate becomes what is scientifically called gooey gooey sex milk
3PiecesOfBread
Gerthquake
ImpossibleAgenda
johneventually1
Salpinus
Ice had an ache in my balls for months, but two times of ultrasound reveals nothing but varicose veins (on the side that doesn't hurt). Varicose veins down there can lower fertility so that's a thing to keep in mind. Other things we might get are parasitic twins (Google at your own risk😅) or hernias. Regardless: ALWAYS get checked if you have aches and/or a lump. Survival rate is very very high when caught early. Don't delay it, and check yourself regularly
TheRedBaron8
Don't delay it, and check yourself today. There fixed it for you.
kathlTvVillain
Could be just a cyst, I wish you the best results.
Salpinus
With both ultrasounds negative I've ruled out cancer at least.😊
wythra
squillis
Unless you have an inguinal hernia, then your shit may indeed be in you sack
InnocentIntentionsTurnedBad
I knew a resident that pooped out of his dick because the doctor took a wrong turn when setting up his colostomy bag
SolidAqua
Ha! That's where you are wrong. Balls are not located in the butt. It is shit.
GorillaPowers
This is real science
themullusk
Listen to this man
Johnsky
He is smart, he makes things go.
GarmBlack
Johnsky the Pakled over here.
Johnsky
You are smart, you will help us. *Grabs handcuffs*
PotatoPirateTheThird
what if that's what the lump is though? some poo got in with the pee?
khora
Pee isn’t stored in the balls.
Johnsky
oh boy, do you have an internet adventure ahead of you!
amp99
Explain this then.
ILoveSpicyPeople
We know, honey. It was a joke. You’ll be fine.
anSSLerrorhasoccuredandasecureconnectiontotheservercannotbemade
Yeah but that meme set up tho *chefs kiss*
UmAcshually
hllb
Your....pee....is...stored....in...your.....balls.... oO uuuuuuhm you know what ...nvm. Just go with that. Have a nice day.
InnocentIntentionsTurnedBad
Are you questioning the good smart Johnsky!?!?!?
Allora91
it's a meme
Base841
Here's why people are saying that biologically improbable statement:
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/pee-is-stored-in-the-balls
anothergingerbeardman
Instructions unclear. Balls now covered in pee
BolenArrow
Balls unclear. Pee now covered in instructions.
paynoattentiontousernames
Pee unclear. Covering balls according to instructions.
mattamunoz
If your pee isn't clear you should also seek a doctor. Unless US of course.
LTP88
Mine stores cheese wiz..
forte10
That's not cheese, and you need to see a urologist.
LTP88
Cheese is the best..
Johnsky
Oh man, I can't wait to see if mine stores maple syrup.