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Testicular cancer

Living with testicular cancer

Finding out you have cancer can feel overwhelming. But there are things you can do and people who can help you to cope.

Practical and emotional support can help you cope with a diagnosis of testicular cancer.

Coping and support when you have testicular cancer

Coping with testicular cancer can be difficult. There are things you can do, people who can help and ways to cope with your diagnosis.

Your sex life and testicular cancer

Treatment for testicular cancer can affect your sex life. This is usually while you are having treatment. But it can continue for some time afterwards.

Fertility after testicular cancer

Your doctor will talk to you about fertility before starting treatment. The effect on your fertility will depend on what treatment you have.

Testicular cancer resources and support organisations

There are organisations, support groups, and other resources to help you cope with testicular cancer and its treatment.

Last reviewed: 17 Jan 2025

Next review due: 17 Jan 2028

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