LaConnie Taylor-Jones

The prevention and screening treatments for testicular cancer

There is no standard or routine screening test for the early detection of testicular cancer. Also, there are no proven ways to prevent testicular cancer. However, performing monthly TSE’s and knowing the symptoms of testicular cancer increases the possibility of detecting the disease at an early stage, when it’s most curable.

National Cancer Institute

Treatment of testicular cancer

There are several ways to treat testicular cancer once it is initially diagnosed. The most common way starts with an orchiectomy, which is the surgical procedure to remove the testicular mass. Once removed, the mass is sent to a pathologist to determine if it is indeed malignant and if so, the stage of the cancer. Other treatment options include: Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection, Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surveillance.

Men may experience a wide range of emotions after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. However, do not, and I repeat, do not let these emotions interfere with understanding and receiving appropriate treatment options. In addition to speaking with a health care provider, men should join a support group to discuss their feelings with others who’ve had similar feelings.

WebMD.com

How is testicular cancer diagnosed?

If testicular cancer is suspected, a health care provider will evaluate a man’s general health, which includes a physical exam as well as laboratory and other diagnostic tests. These tests include:

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Now that you’re in a wonderfully, blissful relationship with that special person, sit back and remember. Can you remember your first intimate connection—the first kiss?

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Long before I became a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., I was an avid romance reader. I would curl up with a romance novel and immerse myself in the relationship between the hero and heroine. The love between Laney Houston and Raphael Baptiste, characters in my latest release, If I Were Your Woman, reminds me much of Edna Brown Coleman and Frank Coleman, the creators of ‘Coleman Love’.

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Sorors, the title of my new release – If I Were Your Woman - should bring back some wonderful memories of Gladys Knight and the Pips performing that hit song on The Ed Sullivan Show February 7, 1971. And for those of you who are not old enough to have seen their debut on national TV, just click on the pciture and be taken back to that awesome performance – oh and try not to chuckle about those green outfits my girl Gladys and the Pips are wearing !

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I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Vee during my When A Man Loves A Woman Virtual Book Tour. Thanks so much Vee for letting me return to your throne!! Be sure to stop by Vee’s blog and check out my detailed interview with her about my talents as a writer and my new release, If I Were Your Woman!

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All right readers and friends, join me over at Shades Of Romance Mag where LaShaunda and friends there join me in the celebration of my new release, IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN.

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The promotion of my new release, IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN, continues this week with a great online interview at RomanceAtHeart.com

Romance at Heart is an online magazine where the writer within can emerge and where avid romance readers can join like minded individuals for fun and leisure. This wonderful online publication offers reviews, author interviews, and give readers an opportunity to exchange their ideas and opinions via interactive chats with other readers and authors alike. Overall, this site strives to be of assistance to its members and offer authors the opportunity to showcase their skills and acquire new ones to aid them in their writing endeavours.

So join the celebration of IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN at RomanceAtHeart.com today!

Laurie Damon qualified to be entered in the If I Were Your Woman promotional campaign the week of March 8th and her name was drawn to receive an Amazon Kindle.

Congratulations Laurie and enjoy!!!