Orchiectomy Treatment in India

Aarav Saxena, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher...

Aarav Saxena, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher and father of two, had been experiencing a persistent, dull ache in his right testicle for several months. Initially dismissing it as a strain, he grew concerned when he felt a firm, pea-sized lump during a self-examination. His family history of prostate cancer prompted him to see his GP. An ultrasound confirmed a solid mass. The urologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that while the mass was likely cancerous, testicular cancer has a very high cure rate, especially when caught early. He recommended a radical inguinal orchiectomy to remove the affected testicle for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Aarav was terrified, grappling with fears about cancer, his mortality, and the impact on his masculinity and intimate life with his wife. The surgery itself was straightforward under general anesthesia. The pathology report confirmed stage I seminoma, requiring no further treatment beyond surveillance. Physically, Aarav recovered well within a few weeks, with some manageable groin discomfort. Emotionally, the relief of having the cancer removed was immense. With counseling and open conversations with his wife, he came to see the procedure as life-saving rather than diminishing. He now volunteers to speak to other men about the importance of not ignoring symptoms.