Testicular cancer

Hello

my son was diagnosed with testicular cancer 3 months ago has successfully had surgery and offered 1 cycle of chemotherapy to lower the 40% chance of it returning... this is where it gets complicated my son has asd and the fear of chemo substances  going into his body is preventing him from having chemo to the point where he doesn't want chemotherapy. Which of course is his right as he is 22 but now they have said his blood markers are raising again and needs another ct more blood tests. Has anyone had any sort of experience with anything related to my son's situation any advice would be appreciated right now.they are working with him with councilling/psychiatrist but his fear is winning

many thanks xx

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  • Hi Micherog,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of the tricky situation with your son - although glad that the initial treatment went well.

    This sounds really difficult, and I'm sure even more so as a parent. It's hard to advise especially without knowing more about your son and the wider situation. Hopefully the talking therapies will be helpful in reducing his fears and worries about the treatment - I'm sure that in time this will be the case especially if there are a number of professionals supporting him, as well as his family.

    If there are others here with any similar experience or advice to offer then hopefully they'll be along soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Micherog,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of the tricky situation with your son - although glad that the initial treatment went well.

    This sounds really difficult, and I'm sure even more so as a parent. It's hard to advise especially without knowing more about your son and the wider situation. Hopefully the talking therapies will be helpful in reducing his fears and worries about the treatment - I'm sure that in time this will be the case especially if there are a number of professionals supporting him, as well as his family.

    If there are others here with any similar experience or advice to offer then hopefully they'll be along soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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