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Brothers,

I have struggled in the last few days as to whether I should post about this. Hell, even some of my friends here didn't even know until a few days ago. There was one person I talked to about this a month ago, but I let it drop.

A week from tonight I will be checking into a hospital. The following morning, I will be having surgery. To remove a testicle. To be tested for cancer.

I have been in pain there and in my groin for over six months now. My doctors did some serum marker tests and two out of the three came back high. So I was told I have to have this surgery.

Am I having a hard time with this? That would be an understatment. I think anyone would. Having shared this with others, and witnessing their unconditional support and caring, makes this post possible.

At first (and still at times), I thought about not having this done. Letting nature takes it's course. But that means I would have to live with this pain and it would only get worse. And I could be committing suicide in a passive way.

I don't want pity. Or sorries. I post this to let you know what is happening. And so that if any of you should have to face this or a similar thing, you will know we have support.

Of course, I would appreciate any prayers anyone is willing to offer.

But, as a friend of mine said, "We have no alternative."

Peace and love, my brothers.

Marc
 
Dear Marc --

My heart goes out to you. Know that you are in the hearts and prayers of myself and--I am sure--anyone else who reads your post. I hope you are aware that testicular cancer has an excellent recovery rate overall, but I know that facing this surgery must be very frightening (there's an understatement for you!)

Be well, and soon.

Richard
 
Marc

you know you are always in our prayers, at least mine anyway, I am glad you took the step to find out what it was.

Passive suicide is not the option

You've been thru too much to let go now

my prayers are with you

ste
 
Marc,
Looks like you have another challenge to overcome. It may not be fair, but I know in my heart you have the tools to make it through this. You are strong! You can and will make a complete recovery.
Just remember, losing a testicle does NOT make you any less of a man. Manhood is not just your dick and balls. It comes from within. The outside are just decorations!
You are always in my prayers, so I will ask God for good things on your behalf.
Take care of yourself. We will be by your side through this, even though you won't be able to see us. You are loved and valued, my dear brother!
Casey
 
Marc,

I'm glad you decided to open up about this. Now you are open to a little more support. You already know that you are in my prayers and I will pray for you, your surgery, and the follow up. You go into this knowing that you are not alone. Even here you have brothers going through the same thing.

Yes, we have no alternative but to deal with what is laid before us.

Take care, and this is part of taking care of ourselves,
Bill
 
Marc - I'm glad you're taking the initiative and dealing with the surgery in the smart approach. While certainly not easy to do, I know it will be the right decision. Will be praying for your comfort and peace during this next week. As Yesac76 said above, it's not our physical parts that make us a man, it's what's inside our hearts and minds.
 
Marc - Standing with you in this!! Take courage, you absolutely have my prayers!!

Howard
 
My Brothers,

Thank you for the support. I am also going to ask you to pray for two other brothers here that are going through either the same thing or others.

At times like this, we find strength in our family here. So I am sending my prayers and strength for the others.

Peace,

Marc
 
((((((((Marc))))))))))

You have my best thoughts and prayers, of course. And of course, I will do same for the other two people here, one who I know, the other I don't. There seem to be much people dealing with medical things right now. It is sad, and scary, but there is total support here for everyone.

leosha
 
Marc

What you posted, took real courage, Its a cold fact that many of us males to not check ourselves out "downstairs" and I'm not afraid to say that I do check regular and any change down below, a wart or spot, gets me to see my GP straight away.

I will be thinking of you and wishing you well.

Regards

Dan
"And all that was left was hope"

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Marc. The brotherly love that has manifested itself to you in this post demonstrates the kind of guys we have here. Every damned one of us will be with you in that surgery, JUST KNOW THAT OK. I know that a lot of the stuff we face seems unfair but you and my brothers here have the determination and guts to see it through. You all prove that day after day after day.

((((((((((((((((((((MARC))))))))))))))))))
 
I'm glad you have opened up to us and are letting yourself feel the support that is here for you. It must be at least kinda scary, I know I'd be terrified, but if it is cancer, as Richard said testicular cancer has an excellent recovery rate. You can make it through this just as you have made it through everything else that has been thrown your way. And look at Lance Armstrong, he overcame testicular cancer and hjas won the Tour de France more times consecutively than anyone else. I'm sure you will be able to beat this, you are very strong, you have shown that.

Know that you are in my prayers, and I will be wishing you peace within about it.

scott
 
Marc,

A few years ago, not that long in the cosmic scheme, when people heard "cancer," they heard "death sentance." It lead to a lot of guilt and shame.

Sound familiar?

Now, I know what it took for you to post this, and let me just say that it shows a lot of guts. A LOT.

Dare I say it? It shows that you have, in spades, a certain type of fortitude constantly mentioned by professional wrestler Mick Foley (Cactus Jack/Mankind/Dude Love). The cancer doesn't have a chance against you.

Whatever you need, if I can get it for you, ask me.

I love you, my brother.

Scot
 
Marc -I can't add anything to what's been said other than you also have my support. Please let the others that are going through something similar know that we are thinking of them also.

You're a winner MARC ...best wishes ...Rik
 
you'll definately be in my thougths marc, you can message me or e-mail me anytime. i care about ya just as so many others here do.
 
Marc,

Yeah, there is no viable alternative. I went through two cancer surgeries and a whole series of radiation treatments in the past couple of years. Some people at work ask me how I could go through all of that and still be upbeat. I never even considered it being a choice. It was just something that I had to do.

Yeah, the idea of just letting it happen did cross my mind too but I've just become too stubborn in the last couple of years to let anything beat me up any more.

Marc, take good care of yourself, you've been through a lot but there is always hope.

Steve
 
Marc,
I will pray for you and other brothers.
I'll start asking God to protect you and give you needed strength and I do not have any doubt that He will listen and be there just for you.

Ivo
 
Hey Marc,

Good luck with the surgery. When I was a kid I had a neighbor die without any prior symptoms of cancer. She never told anyone that her breast was hurting her. Maybe she thought it would go away. It didn't and it ended up taking her life. I heard that both of her breasts were black when they found her.

I'm happy to see you're taking care of this problem right now, instead of later. Best wishes and take it easy.

Fusion
 
Good luck Marc.

I have seen people here mention crushed testicles. I was wondering what some of the symptoms are.


A poor attempt to lighten things up:
If they give you icecream when you have your tonsils removed, what do they give you for this?
 
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