
"I now know how cancer can strike anyone whatever their situation or circumstance. I hope by taking part in a trial it will help others in my position in the future.”
This study tested a 6 week programme to give men advice and support after treatment for testicular cancer.
This study was open for men to join between January and November 2012. These results were presented as a poster at a conference in 2013.
Cancer and its treatment can have physical, psychological and financial effects. Of the people who do return to work after treatment, some find they can’t do as much as they could before.
Despite this most survivors of testicular cancer say they have a more positive outlook on life after their diagnosis. We also know from research that survivors of testicular cancer have a good quality of life in general.
Programmes to support people after cancer treatment ( programmes) may help them get back to normal again. There is a limited understanding of the needs of men with testicular cancer.
Researchers in this study ran a rehabilitation programme for men who had finished treatment to cure their cancer. It gave specialist advice and support about returning to work, finance, exercise, relationships and fertility.
Other similar programmes have been helpful for people with other cancers.
The aim of this pilot study was to test a rehabilitation programme for testicular cancer and use the results to improve the programme.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Dr Jeff White
Macmillan Cancer Support
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
Freephone 0808 800 4040
"I now know how cancer can strike anyone whatever their situation or circumstance. I hope by taking part in a trial it will help others in my position in the future.”