Interview 10

Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1994; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours, but 15 treatments with radiotherapy to prevent recurrence.

Explains how to conduct testicular self-examination.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Describes the terrible sickness he suffered after radiotherapy.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Says that initially the doctor discouraged him from having a prosthesis and now he would find it…

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Says that the support group helps to put his fear that the cancer will return into perspective.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Says that the support group helps to put his fear that the cancer will return into perspective.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Recalls his feelings of shock, depression, and isolation when diagnosed with cancer.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Recalls that he did feel an unusual sensation during radiotherapy.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Explains that he tried acupuncture for his indigestion but that he found the dietary advice was…

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Describes the indigestion he suffered as a long-term effect of radiotherapy.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29

Describes what it is like to have an ultrasound test.

Age at interview 36

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 29