Testicular Cancer Claim - 5 Week Delay

Aged 31 B was referred to a urologist by his GP for investigation of hydrocele (collection of fluid in the scrotum).

The hydrocele was removed and B discharged.

Shortly after the operation B was rereferred with swelling in his neck.

A diagnosis of primary testicular tumour was made with secondary tumours.

B was treated with chemotherapy, orchidectomy (removal of the testicle), and dissection of his retroperitoneal lymph nodes.

The dissection of his lymph nodes led to scarring and impotence (treated by Viagra).

It was B's case that his urologist should have identified his testicular tumour when treating the hydrocele.

It was B's case that identification and treatment of his tumour even five weeks earlier while not affecting his life expectancy or requirement for chemotherapy or orchidectomy would have avoided his need for lymph node dissection and consequent impotence and scarring. 

The case was settled with a compensation payment of £49,500