Testicular Cancer: Patient Describes Chemo, Surgery & Recovery | Matthew's Story (Video 2/3)
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2021
- Matthew was diagnosed with the highest stage of testicular cancer, 3C, at just 24 years old. What started as a series of, "Why me, why now?" questions evolved into what he calls a life of greater purpose. He went from physical fitness instructor to a mental, emotional coach for cancer patients and survivors.
In his conversation with Stephanie, The Patient Story founder, Matthew shares his entire journey from getting diagnosed, chemo and surgery, and how complications (rare ones!) led to building his resilience.
Video segments:
1: How Matthew Got Diagnosed
2. Going through chemotherapy (BEP) and surgeries
3. Quality of life reflections, including self-advocacy and getting through the hardest times
His full story will be live on thepatientstory.com - link will be updated!
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Going to start chemo in 2 weeks. 4 cycles of BEP . Love watching videos like this. 🙏🏼
Richard, so glad this was helpful! Sending you our best wishes and thoughts as you head into chemo.
I did my first week :/ last week n have to rest 2 weeks n go back I still feel so horrible idk what to do anymore it’s driving me crazy :(
@@erick300k I finished chemo 8 months ago and I’ve been in remission since December 2021 . I know how you’re feeling. It’s the worst. I absolutely hated the fact that everything I ate tasted so bad. And the very first days after you finish the week of Getting chemo are the worst. You don’t have energy at all and you feel so down. I feel you bro, but you got this. You have to get it done so you can get better!
I am beginning chemo next week. Thanks a lot for this video. This helps a lot.
I'm beginning my chemo next week
Hopefully only one round
Thank you guys for relieving some of my stress and answering some of my questions
So glad this was helpful. Sending you best wishes and positive thoughts as you head into chemo! - Stephanie
Hey Dror I'm going through a rough patch now I would love if we can talk and hear eachothers story
In some ways a frightening story. In other ways profoundly encouraging. In every way a fascinating account. Wonderful to hear you give God the glory throughout your situation. I'm waiting for my testicular cancer diagnosis in a few days and if positive then I'll be remembering your journey for a long time, my friend. Greetings from Scotland 👍
I was diagnosed with testicular cancer last Wednesday, surgery was yesterday as an outpatient and now I’m home. My left testicle literally felt hard As a rock and I had lumps literally everywhere. Waiting for the results is truly killing me!
Angel, thinking of you as you go through this "scanxiety," which happens whenever there's a wait during this time. Most of all, glad you got treatment and took steps to take care of yourself.
Yo got this Angel!! Stay strong in faith and support and know you are going to come out of this 10x stronger :)
Glad you pulled through , bro !!!
Thanks for your kind words for Matt!
Amazing man 💪 thanks for sharing 😃
I finally went to get checked out yesterday, I’ll be having bloods and an ultrasound done next week. I’m worried as I’ve had the symptoms for over a year + but I’m only 23 and healthy so hopefully it’ll be ok. Thanks for your video ❤️
So glad to hear you got checked out and hoping your labwork + scan went well. I understand the feeling of anxiety - know that you are not alone ❤️. -Stephanie
What does your report say
??
@@krishankanhaiya4657 got checked out and got the all clear just having regular bloods as a precaution. ❤️❤️
@@alexopinionchannel9783 what were your symptoms that you got checked.
I start tomorrow. In 3 weeks I will be a full fledged air bender
Cedric, thinking of you as you head into treatment! If you're talking about the air bender look, I definitely achieved full status, myself haha. You've got this. -Stephanie
Currently going through my second set of chemotherapy. First four rounds didn’t get everything. Now I’m on cycle two of the new chemo and hopefully done soon. Been at this for 6 months already.
Hey Josh, sending you our best wishes. Thank you for sharing a part of your story. -Stephanie
How you doing brother?
Hey Matt I watched your video it's amazing what have gone through. I have been going through a lot right now. I was embarrassed at the beginning and now it's been just hard with so many physicals. May o ask how you felt with the embarrassing parts? I also was basicly paralyzed after a very rare surgey two years ago but I told everyone I'm getting out of this dyper. Our of a wheel chair and driving home . Which I did after intense rehab. I smile for my kids and my wife. May I ask how you felt with that part ? How are you now ? May I ask what about infertility ? I'm amazed how you are so positive. Im Mark by the way.
Thank you for leaving your note for Matt. He shares a lot about his journey, you can read the full story/transcript here: www.thepatientstory.com/cancers/testicular/non-seminoma/matthew-o/. Best wishes to you, Mark!
Thank you I wanted to know like how does the whole sperm thing work I have embarrassing questions I guess?
Hi thank you for the comment and I apologize for such late response but hope this finds you well! For me losing so much weight, to feeling like my independence was gone was really difficult at the time. I wanted to hold all of my emotions in especially being a male thinking that was the right thing to do. But as I finally had the courage to open up to Lauren I quickly realized that our vulnerable moments in life are not something that is a weakness instead it is our strength. once I realized that I could open up and share my emotions I was not only able to heal my mental health but also give others the courage to do the same! So my advice for you is to start with opening up to someone you can trust or that can relate such as myself :) and I promise it will slowly relieve alot of the emotional baggage in your life and will create a new purpose in helping others. Hope this helps!
@@mattode1754 Matt is there a way we can talk I would love that. We can through what's app if your ok with that
Which type of tumor he had?
I'm sorry I think that I missed that little detail but which specific type of testicular cancer Matthew had??
Daniel, no problem. Non-seminoma. His full story → www.thepatientstory.com/cancers/testicular/non-seminoma/matthew-o/
What simptom of testicular cancer? I Have 16 age
Hi there, if you go to our Testicular Cancer playlist, you will find other videos. Also, our platform has the full stories: www.thepatientstory.com/cancers/testicular.
@@ThePatientStory the swelling swells harder if I squeeze it.is cancer?
do testicle tumours move about
" Draining 7 liters out of my stomach " - you mean abdominal cavity - right ? No the stomach.
This is the problem with people who give their testicular cancer stories. They mix things up and don’t give enough detail and information