Hello,

Four weeks ago, a tumor was discovered in one of my {*filter*}.  
The testis and surrounding {*filter*} vessels and vas were removed.  
The pathology of the tumor was sensinoma only, with surrounding
lymphoid inflammation.  {*filter*} testing showed no evidence of
"markers."

A subsequent CT scan of the pelvis, abdomen, and chest revealed
nothing abnormal, and no indication of problems in the lymphatic
system.

Beginning this week, I'm to receive radiation treatments (2500-
3000 rad) in the abdomen and lower chest to head off anything that
got into the lymphatic system.  Planning for that included a
simulation involving Xrays and a second CT scan.

I'm 43 years old.  I've been told by my doctors that at this
point, I can expect a 95-97% cure probability.  Followup will
include a third CT scan in 6 months, quarterly {*filter*} tests the
first year, every 6 months the second year, and annual chest
X-rays.

If anyone has anything to add or challenge about this treatment,
I'd certainly appreciate hearing it.

Thanks,

--
                                    Terry Quinn
                                     Central Illinois, USA

: Hello,
:  
: Four weeks ago, a tumor was discovered in one of my {*filter*}.  
: The testis and surrounding {*filter*} vessels and vas were removed.  
: The pathology of the tumor was sensinoma only, with surrounding
: lymphoid inflammation.  {*filter*} testing showed no evidence of
: "markers."
:  
: A subsequent CT scan of the pelvis, abdomen, and chest revealed
: nothing abnormal, and no indication of problems in the lymphatic
: system.
:  
: Beginning this week, I'm to receive radiation treatments (2500-
: 3000 rad) in the abdomen and lower chest to head off anything that
: got into the lymphatic system.  Planning for that included a
: simulation involving Xrays and a second CT scan.
:  
: I'm 43 years old.  I've been told by my doctors that at this
: point, I can expect a 95-97% cure probability.  Followup will
: include a third CT scan in 6 months, quarterly {*filter*} tests the
: first year, every 6 months the second year, and annual chest
: X-rays.
:  
: If anyone has anything to add or challenge about this treatment,
: I'd certainly appreciate hearing it.
:  
: Thanks,
:  
:  

: --
:                                     Terry Quinn
:                                      Central Illinois, USA

Terry,
        Everything you've described sound right out of the book, the best
therpy available in 1995.  You're likelihood of cure with this is very high.
Good luck!      
        Eric Chevlen, MD