Hi and thanks for your post. 

Waiting to have tests for lumps or symptoms can be a worrying and anxious time, and unfortunately, until your partner is examined and has any tests that may be necessary, no one can tell you what has caused the lump in his testicle.

It doesn't mean that the symptoms are being caused by cancer, and most lumps will not be cancer. However, it is best to be safe and for your partner to be checked by his GP so they can examine him and decide whether any further tests are needed. It is also important to know that if testicular cancer is found, it is very treatable and can usually be cured.

Whilst I know it is tempting to search on the internet for answers, it is full of information that may not apply to your partner, and it certainly cannot provide a diagnosis. It can also be confusing and upsetting to read and often isn't helpful. 

During this time of uncertainty for some people, it can be helpful to distract themselves by working or doing things they may enjoy such  as going for walks or going to the gym. Sometimes things like breathing exercises or meditation can help.

It can be helpful to talk things through, if you would like to have a chat with one of our nurses on the helpline, the number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care and all the best

Jemma

Thank you so much for reassuring me, and helping me calm down a lot more, I do go to work thinking about it and silly thoughts like what if I only have so much time left with him etc… 

it’s hard to get out of thinking that way, it’s not easy. 

he went to see a Doctor today but they said they couldn’t feel anything there, but my Partner felt frustrated because he said he knows he can feel the lump himself and he’s in a lot of pain with it, so feels annoyed the Doctor couldn’t feel what he is feeling.

the Doctor has referred him for an ultrasound but says it could take a few weeks as in, they will contact within the next few weeks, but I feel down and worried about waiting because “if” it is anything like Cancer, time isn’t really on his side and waiting frustrates me.  

Can testicle cancer be painful being that small and could it still be a cyst if it’s hard and attached to the testicle itself? Also wondering if with it being there for quite some time that maybe it’s less likely to be Cancer as it would have spread faster? 

Hi 

I can't answer your question regarding testicular cancer, i am sure there are other people on this forum who are better placed to comment on that.

What i can say is the cyst i had was attached to the testicle and very sensitive and tender, so from your description i would say there are significant similarities so there is definitely a strong possibility its not anything more sinister.

I too was thinking the worst before i was diagnosed, so it's only natural to be concerned.

It’s ok, thank you so much for your reply! It’s gave me better hope and understanding, and calmed me down more. I will be sure to let you know any updates on the situation as I think it’s great to c municate over experiences.  

It’s ok, thank you so much for your reply! It’s gave me better hope and understanding, and calmed me down more. I will be sure to let you know any updates on the situation as I think it’s great to c municate over experiences.