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Q: transplanted testicles possible ?
asked by: smilingbob on March 14th, 2008
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I have had both testicles removed due to cancer....do they transplant testicles???
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MandMs
replied on March 19th, 2008
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Check these links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3032804. stm
http://www.altpenis.com/penis_news/testicl e_transplants.shtml
Have you been suggested for sperm banking or freezing part of testicle before surgery?
When did you undergo the surgery?
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smilingbob
replied on March 19th, 2008
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thanks for your reply
Then asnswer to your first question is no.

Surgery's 2001 & 2005

2001..Testicular cancer in the left side (removed testical)....2005 came back in the right side (removed it also)....hoping someday to get a new set....because Andro-gel (hormone therapy) is very expensive.

Andro-gel is a testosterone gel I have to rub on my body once a day.
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smilingbob
replied on March 19th, 2008
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I guess I should also say....I am 44 years old and have a 19 year old son...I am not looking for a transplant to have children...just to make testosterone.....hormone therapy cost alott.
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MandMs
replied on March 26th, 2008
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Do you get regular check ups for your prostate gland?
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smilingbob
replied on March 26th, 2008
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I get regular check ups....CT scan, blood work, chest xray...but not prostate tests...should I be???
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MandMs
replied on April 3rd, 2008
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There is a relation between using Androgel and prostate disorders.
Acctually, evaluation of the patient for prostate disorders prior to initiating and during treatment with androgens is appropriate.
Patients with prostate enlargement that are treated with androgens are at an increased risk for worsening of signs and symptoms of BP.
Patients treated with androgens may be at increased risk for prostate cancer.
In some patients, increase of serum PSA (prostate-specific antigen is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland and PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood, prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement, inflammation, infection, age, and race are different reasons for elevated PSA) is seen after first year of therapy with this gel.
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smilingbob
replied on April 3rd, 2008
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Thank you MandMs:
I have copied your last statment and I will take it with me to my next Dr. visit...I can't thank you enough.
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MandMs
replied on April 3rd, 2008
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You are welcome!
I don't mean to cause you excessive worries.
I just wanted to make you aware about possible risks and that you need check ups to prevent them.
Have a good, healthy day!
Marija
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smilingbob
replied on April 3rd, 2008
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Thank you Marila
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