I have the pleasure of going to an oncologist next week...because I had not been paying attention to myself.

A few weeks ago, while showering, by wife was in the room with me, so we could talk about a few things without being in front of the kids. As I was toweling off, my wife noticed a lump in my nether regions...in my sac, to be exact. After a bit of feeling, we decided that I had either grown a third testicle, or there was something wrong.

I went to a urologist, who sent me to radiology for an ultrasound...they found a mass that they think may be cancerous.

I'm more than scared, I'm terrified that it is cancer. Luckily, the survival rate of testicular cancer is very high...if that is what it is. My appointment is on Tuesday, and I should know within a week or so if that is what it is.

Guys...check yourselves. Feel around for odd lumps...don't put it off.

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85,000 miles

Good luck, JP. I'll keep you in my prayers. And while it may not be cancer, even if it is that's one of the best survival rates and is far more easily treated with fewer side effects. (And no, your voice won't go up, no matter what.)

Good sugggestion for people to self check or get the wife or girl friend to do it. Even though I knew this I seldom really check. Should feel like smooth firm grapes in there. I do a self check or exam perhaps once a year on average.

Best of luck. You are still a little young but life indeed seems to be just one thing after another at times. Nature does equip us with two testicles so we can function well with just one if it comes to it is the upside. More importantly still it is of a very curable type.

I do not know how many other members out there have dealt with issues that may be cancer.Unfortunatly statistical wise a lot still will. I was there about twelve years ago. You almost have to have been there to really get a grasp on how it effects you. Also those around you and others you know.

Best of circumstance and I only hope for the best outcome for you. You have much better odds than what I had with the location of my cancer. You have to appreciate that to some extent. It is still not too much of a reach to say I know how you feel in general.

Best of luck, J! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

An acquaintance of mine was diagnosed over 30 years ago. He received treatment and is still going strong today.

My Dog JP, you ARE a young one...

My lil' brudder (52 this past April) just got done have a cancerous melanomanoid (4mm. x 2mm.) carved off the inside of his left thigh...close enough to the "kids" that he had to "cover up" to show the rest of us the site of confrontation.

Then there was the follow-up "sparkle-dye" job they did and they had found that he had some "sparklers" in the lymph-nodes in his groinal region...those puppies were removed about a week or so later.

Following another full-body "sparkle-dye" job, he's doesn't have any more "sparklers" in his system, but they're doing the chemo-route on him anyways to be sure the melanoma is being exorcized from his personage...just to be sure.

I'm not going to say I envy you, but I do, sincerely, wish you the best of luck in what you're about to undergo.

"Hang" in the dude...

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'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
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JP--wish you only the best.

But don't stop there. get that colonoscopy . No one really likes it ( well maybe some do..... ) Not me. I've had a few, and another coming up soon.

Oh, and get your PSA count done for sure. Its a simple (painless) blood test.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

Wow Jon, I had no idea. My best to you as you go through this situation...

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Very best of luck with it JP! In today's medical world they can fix zillions of things that they couldn't do anything with not that long ago, so it will most likely all work out.

Also, it was very thoughtful of you to pass the warning along to the rest of us. Maybe it will give someone earlier detection.

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you!

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2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

Annoy a Liberal, Read the Constitution

Best wishes for a speedy and positive resolution. They'll give you a complete workup of course, but get that colonoscopy too. Nothing easier and great reassurance.

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84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold
04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

All the best to you for a quick speedy and totally positive resolution!

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1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Good luck bud, hope it's nothing!

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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

All the best. I hope it is a negative biopsy and a satisfy resolution

No wonder the doctor always give it a squeeze when I go for my yearly checkup.

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1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

I hope it's nothing major. Best of luck

On a lighter note, I check my self several times a day if given the opportunity You can never be to safe ya know.

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2014 C250 21,XXX my new DD ** 2013 GLK 350 18,000 Wife's new DD**

- With out god, life is everything.
- God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that's getting smaller and smaller as time moves on..." Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- You can pray for me, I'll think for you.
- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

I’m sorry that you will go through this, but you’ll be okay. It's among the most curable forms of cancer.

My sis went through cancer treatment a year ago. She did great as she, like you, caught it before feeling any malady. Try and be positive as it makes a world of difference when going through this kind of process.

Definitely continue with your refinishing project and other typical activities, and don’t start sitting around feeling bad about yourself. It can start a tail spin.