If a man is diagnosed with testicular cancer and does not have it treated, what's a good estimation at how long it would take before they died from it?
anyones experience with this would be enlightening.
Thanks.
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If a man is diagnosed with testicular cancer and does not have it treated, what's a good estimation at how long it would take before they died from it?
anyones experience with this would be enlightening.
Thanks.
Depends if your name is Lance Armstrong or not.
depends on the severity of the cancer. not treated they will be dead within a few years.
depends on how fast it metastasizes (sp?). It can spread quickly to other body parts which could kill in a few months or even weeks. If it stays in the testicle, i assume it can be treated quite well and quickly.
Might want to PM Elenatari, he posted a thread about his bout with it a couple weeks ago.
Even if it's Stage 4, it can still be cured via removal. It all matters on the tumor size, if lymph nodes are involved/infected in either local or expanded into the pelvis/torso, and what not.
You can go years without incident from what I've read.
That's a strange question to ask "Hypothetically". If it is diagnosed, why would you not have it treated?
so you could take a poloroid a day documenting the death?
Do you think he may be asking about a friend?Quote:
Originally Posted by CVO Chris
Absolutely. It would be so foolish to not get treated immediately that it doesn't even make sense to entertain the question of what would happen if you didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by CVO Chris
How much does it cost to get treated? especially for someone that isn't covered by health insurance.Quote:
Originally Posted by FlashLackey
Can't you just call a hospital anonymously and ask these questions and most likely get better answers?
Costs will vary, but honestly... it's expenses can be structured and paid in monthly amounts. It's worth it.
I couldn't say. You would probably first need a general care examination at about $250. Then, a specialist examination at $350. Probably blood draws, etc. at around $100 for lab fees. Then, I'm guessing that x-rays or some kind of exploration would be in order for around $300.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vatcher
So, I think around $1-1500 to get an assessment of the situation. Then, it would depend on the treatment needed. A typical surgery costs about $7-14k to perform (not heart or brain surgey or anything). But, long term treatment for cancer can go up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
There may be forms of assistance available if you have no insurance and the condition is life-threatening to not treat. The best thing to do is to just get the process started to find out the severity and let the hospital know the situation. Hospitals are pretty much well-prepared for patients that don't have funds for the care. At the very least, they can explain what your options are. They will also typically offer better rates if they know you don't have insurance.
Thursday last, I underwent an ubilicle hernia op (belly button re-build), supurb treatment excellent staff. The cost? nothing, I'm very proud of the UK's civilised attitude to the health of it's subjects.
I'm a Canadian living in Japan, both countries have decent health insurance.
The Japanese system has a somewhat steep premium that increases with your income, but it functions much better than the free Canadian one (I can only speak for Ontario, specifically).
I've always wondered what people do in the U.S. when they get serious diseases. It must be so tough having to worry about money when you're sick. :confused:
...that sounds rather gloating. I've gone private by choice because the free service here screwed up so many times on really small matters (ear infection, cut that needed stitching, basic stuff, you only need a smattering of first aid and a good standard of english to understand and fix)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoke Laurie
As for testicular cancer, get diagnosis before making any solid decisions about treatment, there's no point speculating until then. None whatsoever.
The cancer should be treated immediately, because it can form metastasis at different organs.
Yep our National health service is a brilliant example to the World.Quote:
Originally Posted by lesli_felix
Sounds like ungrateful winging to me, what's the bit about standard of English about?Quote:
Originally Posted by lesli_felix
Is it whinging or winging?
It's Brit/Aus informal, still curious.
I'm pretty sure that it did cost you. It's just more difficult for you to figure what the number was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoke Laurie
Anyway, coincidentally, I have that exact same problem (umbilical hernia). I've had two completely different takes on what I should do about it. One says I don't even have to bother fixing it and if I do, it's a simple one-stitch operation. The other wants to schedule me right away, install a mesh for support, etc. So, now I have to be the doctor and decide what the best course of actions is!
What did they do to fix yours? Mesh?