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Andreu B

I felt lonely and scared after diagnosis. Being with family was my lifesaver. (I speak Spanish, Galician, Catalan and English.)

Location

Spain

Age Diagnosed

26

Current Age

39

Treatment

Surgery (Orchiectomy)
Andreu B's Story

When I was diagnosed and the doctor said I would need an urgent surgery I had just moved into a new city and I felt very lonely. My dad had died of cancer a few years before and I was scared as hell. I immediately called my mum and took a plane back home the day after. Being surrounded by loved ones was my lifesaver.

Cuando me diagnosticaron y el médico me dijo que necesitaría una cirugía de urgencia me acababa de mudar a una ciudad nueva y me sentí extremadamente solo. Mi padre había muerto de cáncer unos años antes y estaba muerto de miedo. Llamé inmediatamente a mi madre y volé de regreso a casa al día siguiente. Estar rodeado de mis seres queridos fue mi salvavidas.

I speak Spanish, Galician, Catalan and English.

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