should i wait?

[asto5]

related to the testicular cancer question! should i wait before i go to the doctors about this lump, i read somewhere that you should wait 2 weeks to see if it goes. any info anyone

cheers in advance

[Philtaz]

I work in the Op Theatre.  DO NOT WAIT, go to your GP's immediately.  I am not trying to scare you and it is probably nothing but best to be on the safe side.

Testicular cancer is the easiest of all cancers to treat and the one where patients respond best if caught early.  That's not to say that you've got it, just giving you the details.

Yes, it is fairly uncommon to get it at your age but it does happen from time to time so to put your mind at rest go to your GP.

[Casey]

Philtaz how do you know the age of asto5?

 

Do not wait, get to your gp immediately and have it checked out, if anything to put your own mind at rest!!

[Casey]

Sorry Philtaz I have just read asto5's earlier post. I thought you were psychic for a minute there!

[Corkyb]

asto, Waiting is not the best idea is it?

The sooner you go and see your Doctor the better. If you wait another couple of weeks you'll be even more worried that you are now. Why put yourself through that?

You are obviously a sensible lad who is anxious about his health or you wouldn't have posted here, so do the next sensible thing and see your Doctor asap.

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[asto5]

cheers all... don't panic i'm off to see him as soon as i can get an appointment! Thanks to everyone for all the advice!

[Octavius]

Where I live it would probably take 2 weeks to get an appointment anyway, so you might as well get down there for a check up