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1. I have been told I have testicular cancer and will need to have one of my testicles removed. Does this mean I will have to have hormone replacement therapy afterwards?

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

2. I have got to have a hysterectomy as part of my cancer treatment. Will this affect my sex life?

last reviewed: 02.01.2005

3. I have got to have a hysterectomy for early cancer of the womb. I'm too embarrassed to ask the hospital staff but I wondered if it is possible to have sex afterwards and whether it feels any different.

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

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