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After your treatment| has finished, you’ll be seen at the hospital for regular check-ups.
It’s extremely important to attend these check-ups. If you’re having any problems or there are signs that the cancer may have come back it can be dealt with straight away. Testicular cancer that comes back can often be cured.
To begin with check-ups may be every month but they’ll gradually become less frequent.
At your appointments your doctor will ask how you’re feeling and examine you. Your remaining testicle will be checked. If your cancer produces tumour markers| you’ll have blood tests taken to check these to make sure the cancer hasn’t come back. You may also have regular chest x-rays and occasional CT or ultrasound scans.
Let your doctor know if you’re having any problems, such as new or ongoing symptoms|, or any emotional| or sexual difficulties|. This helps them to assess you properly and give you appropriate help and support.
If you have new symptoms in between your appointments, or if there’s anything worrying you, it’s important to contact your hospital doctor, nurse or GP for advice.
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.