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My fiance just had surgery to get both testicules removed due to testicular cancer. He had surgey 12-04.. is it too early or is it ok to start back up? It’s late and can’t speak to his dr until tmrrw.
I’m 21 and my fiance 23. Dr didn’t say when we could.

im sorry to hear that happen to ur fiance how old are you guys, honestly start off with oral sex and go along from there

In this Medical Minute (Health Video) on Prostate Cancer, Dr. Tewari. leader in prostate cancer, prostate health, and prostate surgery, talks about the critical importance of balancing sexual function preservation and the primary mission of removing the prostate cancer. Learn from leading prostate cancer health and surgery physicians.

Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Health Video Production/In association with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. Credits: Executive Producer:Sean Moloney, Editor:Calvin C. CHOI

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http://www.nucleusinc.com This 3D medical animation shows the laparascopic removal of a cancerous prostate gland and its surrounding tissues. A prostatectomy is a surgery to remove an enlarged prostate gland due to benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer. Simple or radical prostatectomy can be done using open or laparoscopic techniques. ANCE00192

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http://prostate-cancer-symptoms.info

Symptoms of prostate cancer may include the following: urinary problems, such as not being able to urinate, having a hard time starting or stopping the flow of urine, needing to urinate often, especially at night, weak flow of urine, urine flow that starts and stops, pain or burning during urination, difficulty having an erection, blood in the urine or semen, and/or frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the beginning stages. By the time symptoms do occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate.

The “Prostate Cancer Treatment” report includes a review of possible signs and symptoms (such as weak flow of urine or painful ejactulation); descriptions of the various tests used for diagnosis (including digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen test); an explanation of the various stages of prostate cancer (Stages I, II, III, and IV); an overview of treatment options (including watchful waiting, surgery, and radation therapy); and also includes 10 pages of related medical terminology (to help you understand what your medical provider is talking about.

Duration : 0:1:46

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