Others may feel an overwhelming urge to discuss it with those around them. This may be a way of helping them to accept the news themselves. Give yourself time to think about them and try to talk them through with your partner or close friend. Many men feel that by losing a testicle they may also be losing part of their sexual identity and this in turn can affect their sexual relationships. Again, if this applies to you, it's a question of giving yourself time and, if necessary, talking through your fears and worries with a professional counsellor .
Cancer is a frightening word surrounded by fears and myths.
In fact, nowadays many cancers are curable if caught at an early enough stage. When a cancer is not completely curable, modern treatments often mean that the disease can be controlled for years and many patients can live an almost normal life. Many people feel they need to sort out their affairs when they have been diagnosed with cancer, or any other potentially life-threatening illness. Doing so can take away some of that uncertainty, and reassure them that whatever happens their family will be looked after. In fact, many people with cancer feel no pain at all.