Finally offical word.

[Mytical]

Though not good news. Doctor today gave the official verdict. Biopsy showed that it was indeed testicular cancer (this was suspected, but had to wait until they removed it and biopsied it for verification), and it was Malignant. Going the 30th to see if it was all removed or not, then have to go to a cancer specialist who will test for other cancers (to be on the safe side). It is good to finally know, and not just suspect..but I can tell you I am not in a good place right now.

I can't help but wonder what I've done that is so horrible that I've been saddled with such pain and problems. Diabetes, Nash, Cancer, Cirrhosis.. Never drank (besides an occasional drink hadn't had more then 5 beers in my entire lifetime up to age 31), no drugs..stood up for people who wouldn't/couldn't themselves..treated people better then I myself want to be treated..

I know, deep down, it is nothing I did..but that is cold comfort. For those of you with bigger burdens to carry you have nothing but my respect. Ok..done whinging for now.

[PhiSigGirl1988]

:( So sorry to hear that. You've been through Hell and back, it seems. Hopefully the cancer specialist has good news and says that all of the cancer was removed. Will be keeping you in my thoughts.

[Crossbow]

Damn, Mytical. Hopefully they did get all of it. And I'd say you've earned the right to whine/bitch/rant a bit. I'll be thinking about you as well, and please keep us informed.

[Seraph]

Fricking....I'm so sorry, myt. Big hugs, dude, and gonna keep praying even harder for ya. If you ever need someone to talk to, PM me, I'm here for ya.

[Pixilated]

Damn, Mytical. Hopefully they did get all of it. And I'd say you've earned the right to whine/bitch/rant a bit. I'll be thinking about you as well, and please keep us informed.

I second this absolutely. :( You are in my prayers, Mytical. Hope the cancer specialist has good news for you. :hug::hug:

[Rapscallion]

That's not whinging, it's a statement of fact. Vent away, mate.

Fingers crossed that it's all gone.

Rapscallion

[AnaKhouri]

Actually...I can't think of anyone I know who has bigger problems than you right now. You got dealt an exceptioanlly shitty genetic hand.

Everyone here loves you and is hoping for the best for you. Please let us all know when you do.

[Kheldarson]

You are well within your right to whinge if you want, Myt.

Y'know, next time I take a road trip, I'm coming out to Ohio. Just to make sure you get a smile for a day.

[MoonCat]

Mytical, I will pray that it's all gone and you are fine now! Rant all you want. Just never think you did anything to bring this on yourself. None of us have control over the genetic hand we're dealt. Keeping good thoughts for you!

[kansasgal]

I'll keep you in my thoughts Mytical, and do some juju for you as well. I hope it's all gone.

[Kogarashi]

::hugs:: You're in my thoughts and prayers too, Myt. Hang in there.

[Mikkel]

Your situation is certainly not a punishment for what you have done. You shouldn't waste thoughts on that one.
We like you and of course we want to know how you are. Update often and don't call it whining.
I hope you will get better soon.

[Mishi]

*points up* I second what Mikkel said! Don't worry Myt, we love you and care about you. *huge hugs* I hope they got it all and that it hasn't spread, the whole situation sucks.

[Bella_Vixen]

*many hugs*

[Zaiida]

*Big hugs*. Cancer is a, well the other C word. Wishing you the best.

[Mytical]

Thanks for the support everybody. Right now just in waiting mode until the 30th..when the process of figuring out if any cancer has spread. Dealing ok with it for now.

[Kristev]

I wish I could help you.

[dragon_wings]

*super mega gentle hugs* I hoping for the best Myt.

[Gizmo]

*hugs*. I hope that you get the all clear.

Its a bit cliched but it always seems to be the good ones. :( (Perception filters I guess)

[XCashier]

:hug: I third what Mikkel said, and I too am praying they got it all. :hug:

[Redbeard]

That's not whining, Mytical, that's justifiable "The FUCK?!"
Don't give up, man. I know it's hard, but you need to keep laughing whenever you can or you start crying.
Hell, my bro had one of his removed about 2 years ago, and last weekend I was able to hold my 4 month old godson for the first time.

[tropicsgoddess]

Holy shit! :eek: I hope the cancer specialist is real good! You have every reason to vent and vent away you shall! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Midnight12]

Everyone here loves you and is hoping for the best for you. Please let us all know when you do.

second, third and so on to that. you have many friends and a massive support group here too.

[AccountingDrone]

Definitely feel free to vent.

Think of the good karma in your next spin around the wheel!

[Teefies2]

Mytical, I'm sending you good wishes and gentle hugs, if it won't upset Marmalady :-D I know it is hard but please know that we love you and care deeply for you. As someone said above, this is definately NOT your fault and it sucks. Hang in there buddy.

[DGoddessChardonnay]

This royally sucks ass, Mytical. :hug:

Keep us posted and let us know what the results of your appointment are - hopefully they found it all, but nonetheless I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying prayers for you.

And don't you dare apologize for whinging . . .you're among family here and you have every right to vent as much as anyone else who's going through rough times.;)

Please keep hanging in there . . . we're all pulling for you.

[draggar]

Good luck with it - while no cancer is good, testicular cancer does have a high cure rate. As long as it hasn't spread anywhere else (and spreading isn't common with this form of cancer) you should be in the clear when this treatment is done (hopefully your treatments will go smoothly).

You have every right to vent - cancer is nothing to joke about and can be very serious (and extremely serious when you have it). Stay positive - it's been proven (well, observationally but not scientifically) that a positive attitude (and even thinking about beating the cancer) has improved healing rates.

When your treatment(s) are all done and there are no signs of it coming back you can look back and say "I beat cancer". I know a few people who have and it is a self confidence boost.

Not only that, this thread can act as a reminder for everyone to get checked / screened when they should.

[Pixilated]

For whatever comfort it's worth, Mytical, I was found to have the "silent killer" cancer (ovarian) -- two decades ago. It was a helluva shock. However, I've now lived long enough past it to wreck my blood sugar levels ... :roll:

Hang in there. We are all pulling for you!

[Mytical]

Not really about the cancer (go tomorrow to start figuring out about that)..but lately my feet have been numb or having sharp pains again..*sighs* legs hurting bad too..though soaking them helps..for a little.

[Dilorenzo]

Sorry, Myt. There's nothing more I can say, though the variety of curses running through my mind pretty much say it all.

Hoping for the best.

[Der Cute]

Good luck with it - while no cancer is good, testicular cancer does have a high cure rate. As long as it hasn't spread anywhere else (and spreading isn't common with this form of cancer) you should be in the clear when this treatment is done (hopefully your treatments will go smoothly).

You have every right to vent - cancer is nothing to joke about and can be very serious (and extremely serious when you have it). Stay positive - it's been proven (well, observationally but not scientifically) that a positive attitude (and even thinking about beating the cancer) has improved healing rates.

When your treatment(s) are all done and there are no signs of it coming back you can look back and say "I beat cancer". I know a few people who have and it is a self confidence boost.

Not only that, this thread can act as a reminder for everyone to get checked / screened when they should.
THIS!!!
A guy friend of mine had testicular cancer in his teens, one was removed. After that, totally kosher, everything worked (wink wink nudge nudge). No sign of it at all.
And Draggar's right - you boys check your balls. JUST the balls, at least once a month. Another guy friend..I had to tell him..uh..you're lopsided down there. He hadn't checked/noticed. He went to doc, hydrocele. (water on your testicle) Easy fix!

Girls, check your girls.

[AccountingDrone]

- you boys check your balls.

Girls, check your girls.

can't i check hubby's boys too?:devil:

[Der Cute]

can't i check hubby's boys too?:devil:

Sure! But men get REALLLY defensive if you tell them, Honey, your balls have issues!
My ex didn't like it. TMI Warning, in white. One day we had fun, and I found out he was lopsided. I asked him, do you know you're lopsided in there? He said nooooo. I asked, don't you play with those??? He said noooooo. I said, well, there's something abnormal, this is a go to doctor check thing. Before the surgery to fix it, it had swollen up past a ping pong ball size. Poor guy!

He feels (hah hah) himself much better.

[Mytical]

Finally got the results, as of right now, at least from the waist up..no signs of cancer. Yay!

[Crossbow]

Dude, that's awesome news! Thanks for a bit of good news today.

[Elspeth]

Yay!!!! Good News!!

[Marmalady]

I think we need a 'happy dance' smiley.... meanwhile I'll just :bounce:

[Mytical]

Guess it is more from the groin area up *laughs*, but I am sure people knew what I meant.

[MoonCat]

That's great Mytical!! :)

[dragon_wings]

Aww Myt! Finally some good news. Yay! *gentle hugs*

[Der Cute]

Wooohooo! So no more groining about issues down there. :P

[Gizmo]

Wonderful. :)

[Pixilated]

Finally got the results, as of right now, at least from the waist up..no signs of cancer. Yay!

Awesome news, Mytical! :party::cheers:

[Mikkel]

Great news. That's one thing you won't have to worry about any more.

[Redbeard]

Huzzah! TWO pints raised to that news!

[DGoddessChardonnay]

Good news to hear, Myt. :grats:

[Kogarashi]

Hooray, Myt! :bounce:

[Peppergirl]

Great news, Myt! :highfive: