That's true... it would be a big risk to send a patient away if they could possibly have cancer
As a matter of fact I think that doctor is incredible. He's clearly very well trained and it seems like he's been in the profession for a while. I definitely trust him but it's an easy mistake to make when you can't feel the lump properly and don't have an ultrasound on hand
The "lump" is small, fixed, hard... I went on a testicular cancer Reddit forum and they said the doctor is probably right but I should push for an ultrasound
Instead of wasting their time I will pay a little over £200 for an ultrasound. I know everyone will disagree and think I shouldn't but I just want to be safe
Have the ultrasound if you think the doctor is wrong. If you pay yourself there will be no problem in getting one.
Get a date asap and see if you can hold off posting until you get the results? Nothing anyone can say anyway since you have self-diagnosed and are just waiting for confirmation.
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Do you think this national lockdown will make it difficult to be seen or anything like that?
I'm scared that I won't be able to tackle this because of the virus and delays... I've seen articles about people dying due to delays in cancer treatment and tests and everything
Just very depressed at the moment
If I do get diagnosed with cancer, will I even receive proper treatment due to the virus? The thought of dying because of delays caused by COVID scares me (well, the thought of dying scares me, full stop)
It's ok. I haven't booked yet, I'll have to sort a few things out before I do, but thanks for the well-wishes as always
I'm slightly convinced that my right testicle (the one I'm worried about) has shrunk in size... it feels slightly smaller
meanwhile, I'm worried that the small bump has grown
Yesterday I was also convinced that my left testicle had hardened
I don't know if I'm just imagining it because I'm anxious but this is absolutely exhausting
"Eat. Drink. Enjoy the work you do. Be thankful for the blessings God gives you in this life. Live, love and seek out the things that bring your heart joy. The rest is meaningless... Like chasing the wind." King Solomon
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Why don't you talk to this doctor about your mental health? Perhaps they will spend more time explaining to you why this isn't what you fear?
I suspect you will know my thoughts on private testing. Timescales should be clearly published but you can always ask if not.
Sounds like a Reddit with people who don't understand anxiety because you would be scanning your body every year for all the things you've feared.
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