We did hear from the Urologist today and the tumor is Embryonal Carcinoma. This is what the urologist thought it was which is good because it's no real surprise but kind of makes more sense as to why the doctors have been so forward and prompt with our treatment. It's very aggreesive and very rare.
Out of the men who develop testicular cancer less than 10% get this particular type and it is usually a mixed cell cancer, if it is a pure embryonal carcinoma that is found is roughly 3-4% of men with testicular cancer. Due to its rarity they they have decided to use the University of Indiana as the second opinion because they are the head of testicular cancer.
By the time it is diagnosed it usually has metastasized which is why it's not surprising it is in Jarod's lymph nodes.
These results are from the Atlanta lab and we will get the full report from Indiana next week. Our oncologist is being faxed the report and we will go over in more depth Monday.
We thought we were getting the of the line treatments for our charming personalities and good looks but it appears to be because this little carcinoma is a rarity and peaks the interest of the best of the best in their field, which isn't a bad thing a least we are being treated like royalty!
More when we know more...
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