Showing cancer symptoms, what are my next steps?
I am showing some symptoms for testicular cancer. I have booked an appointment with my GP next week. I was thinking, if it turns out it is cancer, what can they do for me considering they are notbased in a Hospital (just a health centre)? Would I not just be better going to A&E? Is your GP always your first stop for Health concerns like this? I am only young. Never had to see a doctor before hence my limited knowledge on the process.
First off well done for getting yourself checked out. 
Your GP should be the first step as he/she will be able to get you a referral with a specialist(if you need one) and will be able to give you some idea of what the problem is. A & E isn’t really the place to go for something like that, unless it starts to hurt a lot.
Secondly it may not be cancer. It could just be a cyst or something else that’s totally harmless so don’t get worried until you know for sure. It could be nothing.
Also , you could try phoning the doctor again and getting the appointment moved forward. Just tell them you’ve found a lump and they’ll do this for you. It’s best to get it checked as soon as possible.
Filed under: What is Cancer
Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads more!
Stick with your appointment at the doc. He will give you an examination and decide whether you do have concerns, then if so, he will get you a speedy appointment with your nearest hospital that deals with testicular cancer. Try not to get too stressed out as it could be any number of things. You won’t be any quicker by going to A&E.
References :
Visit the GP first who will tell you if you need to be concerened or not.
He will then refer you to a doctor in a hospital and probably make you an appointment or tell you to make one asap.
Youve done the first bit correctly though so good luck for the future!
References :
A & E is for Accidents and Emergencies. If your doctor has any concerns, he will refer you to a specialist at a local hospital for tests – your doctor will probably not be able to tell you if it is cancer. Fingers crossed it is nothing to worry about, just wait and see what your doctor says.
References :
See your GP doctor first, if they feel something suspect then they will direct you to a Urologist who will do a full examine on you. This is usually an exam and an ultra sound of your testes to see what it is and if it is a solid mass or liquid. From there you will be told what it is. If they think it is cancer then they will get in to remove it. Then a biopsy is done. If it is cancer then you have to go through what ever procedures they have for you depending on the kind and stage of the cancer.
The think to do is move fast. Don’t wait. The longer it goes the harder it is for them to handle what ever it is. Especially if it is cancer.
Good Luck!!!
Remember too that if it is cancer not to worry too much. That is one of the most curable cancers. Thank you Lance Armstrong
References :
me
hi mate, i too was going through the symptoms of testicular cancer and i booked an appointment with my GP cause at the end of the day these people are the pros, it was very scary but these things need to be checked out straight away, your GP will do a thorough check and if he finds anything which is unregular he will refer you too a specialist. see your GP first and foremost. hope all is well mate.
References :
similar thing
First off well done for getting yourself checked out.
Your GP should be the first step as he/she will be able to get you a referral with a specialist(if you need one) and will be able to give you some idea of what the problem is. A & E isn’t really the place to go for something like that, unless it starts to hurt a lot.
Secondly it may not be cancer. It could just be a cyst or something else that’s totally harmless so don’t get worried until you know for sure. It could be nothing.
Also , you could try phoning the doctor again and getting the appointment moved forward. Just tell them you’ve found a lump and they’ll do this for you. It’s best to get it checked as soon as possible.
References :