Evening all. Wanted to introduce myself and go through my story so far.
At this point it's only suspected but very scared and nervous of the future.
My name is Anthony and I'm 37
So here goes.. on Saturday in the shower I noticed that one of my testicles had grown quite a lot however there was no pain. Did the sensible thing and went to the GP first thing Monday.
Examined by the GP and referred for an urgent ultrasound but told this could be four weeks.
four days later on the Thursday I'm there having my ultrasound.. very quick turnaround. My partner isn't there with me as I'm trying to be the tough guy by saying it's only a scan and everything will be ok on my own. Quick 5 minute scan and the radiologist says that he will do the report straight away and for me to contact my GP in the hour to discuss the results.
luckily enough when I rang the GP the receptionist said there was a note on my file for me to go straight down.
Then the bombshell.... the GP says he needs to refer me to see a urologist as an urgent appointment. It's almost like he doesn't want to say anymore but I forced myself to ask the question.."what did the radiologist say?".. then the words came out of his mouth ... "high probability malignant tumour".
I just sat there Shell shocked.
GP said to give it a couple of hours and ring the urology booking to see what's going on. I do this to be told that the consultant hasn't prioritised my referral yet but it could be 4-6 weeks to see them. Great I'm thinking.
Rang 24 hours later (this morning) and was told yeah the consultant has reviewed the referral and he will see my in two weeks as that's the next available clinic.
The whole week has been a whirlwind. Not sure if two weeks is great or not? Not sure what to do now or how to attempt to function properly? Asking all the questions in my head of what next? Did the radiologist get it wrong? (Hard to believe as the size of my testical is about 5 times the size of the other one now and still no pain)
Not really sure what else to say but if you made it this far through my little attempt to vent then I appreciate your time.