It’s taken a few days for me to get my head around this and post it, so I apologise for that! I had my annual Testicular Cancer checkup at the beginning of the week, after 5 years you think they’d get easier (they don’t and neither do me and needles!). Actually it was five-and-a-quarter years but I won’t go into that rant about appointments. I know, I know, it’s unusual for me not to go into a rant, but I have good reason…. I won’t be going back! After 5 years in the clear, I’ve officially been discharged from Oncology!

As someone who has had Testicular Cancer I always advise people to check them… And one of the very first posts I made on this blog a couple of years ago was a video that should motivate all men to check them! Unfortunately the video has moved around a lot, and links have broken etc. But I spotted it today on YouTube so thought I’d repost!

What! I’m not sure if I find it ridiculous or just plain stupid! YouTube in its infinite wisdom, has decided that the videos I posted last week to my other testicular-cancer.co.uk blog are X-rated! The show Dr Chris Steele, showing you how to examine yourself for breast or testicular-cancer. As someone who has come through testicular cancer, I can’t urge people to check themselves enough (and no that’s not just for the sake of having a good feel!). Here are the videos again:

A friend asked us about this stuff the other day, not sure how much use they’ll find it, but I’ve posted the stuff here: Homeopathic Medicine: A Survival Tool for the Holidays Students Stress Busters Weleda (UK) Ltd – Anthroposophic & Homoeopathic Medicines and Natural Body Care Aconite / Aconitum napellus / Aconitum / Aconite/ Monkshood / Cuckoo’s Cap/ Friar’s Cap / Soldier’s Cap / Blue Rocket / Jacob’s Chariot / Auld Wife’s Huid Hope it helps someone else too!

This is one of the first articles I read when I was diagnosed – found it quite useful… Testicular Cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer. Although testicular cancer accounts for only 1 percent of cancers in men, testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 34. About 75% of cases of testicular cancer occur in men between 20 and 49. Nevertheless, testicular cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, with cure rates approaching 100% if detected early. Additionally, testicular cancer is more common in white men than black or Asian men. Most testicular cancer cases are found by men themselves when doing a self-examination or by accident. The… Continue reading »

Rachel Gets Fruity Rachel still Gets Fruity, but here!

Doctors are set to get new guidelines on anti-depressants, after concerns were raised that too many people are taking them. The guidelines from The National Institute for Clinical Excellence cover drugs such as Prozac and Seroxat, which are widely used across the UK. The guidelines suggest people with mild to moderate depression seek alternative treatments. 13 million prescriptions are written for SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) every year. People who are on SSRIs are advised not to stop taking them, or reduce their dose, without speaking to their GP. Saying that… I’m reducing mine and might have a crack at hypnotism, anything’s got to be worth a shot to have a normal life again! It is likely that the MHRA… Continue reading »