THE EMOTIONS OF TC2
Having Cancer is an emotional trauma for anyone. Testicular Cancer brings its own emotional baggage for a man, after all, it is his masculinity that is affected. Here, we discuss what they are and how you can help.
EMOTIONAL CONCERNS
Some of the emotions a man experiences during his battle with TC can be attributed to the disease, whilst others are more associated with his sexuality concerns and his new physical condition.
The testicle is perhaps a man's most valued physical attribute. The sense of loss, when one is removed is deep, and very frightening.
It is as though he is no longer a man.
He feels abnormal.
He fears women will not want to know about him.
He is concerned about the possibility of never being able to father an offspring in the future.
He tends to be convinced that no-one can possibly understand what he is going through.
Above all, he tends to be frightened for his life.
All of this can make life extremely difficult for his loved ones. They are forced to sit helplessly whilst watching a man go through a form of self torture. Like a dog, a man tends to isolate himself and "lick his wounds" until he is better. The question most often asked by supporters of men who have TC is, "What can I do to help?"
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Emotional Outbursts
Mood Swings
Depression
Irritability
Isolation
Unsociability
Lethargy
Bravado
Uncommunicative
Suicidal Tendencies
A "Couldn't Care Less" Attitude
Refusal to have Counselling

HOW TO HELP
  • Accumulate as much information as you can about his condition. There are several forms of TC and it is important to know which type he has.
  • Try to discover what his prognosis is.
  • Find the local Cancer Support group. TC support is available in many.
  • Obtain as much information about his condition from former patients on the Internet and particularly the email support group TCNET.
  • If he won't talk about his condition, casually leave useful information lying around.
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