SEREMBAN - Muhammad Nasrullah Norhisham, 25, never imagined that a swelling the size of a golf ball on his right testicle would turn out to be stage 4 testicular cancer two years ago.
Despite undergoing surgery to remove the swelling, it recurred, this time three times larger.
As a result, Nasrullah, once active, now relies on his mother, Siti Hajar Ishak, 51, for care, unable to move around freely due to the risk of bleeding in his testicles.
Reflecting on his journey, Nasrullah shared that he initially mistook the swelling for an infection, only realising the severity after a clinic visit led to a CT scan revealing his diagnosis.
"At first, I didn't feel any pain, but as time went by, it kept swelling, and I went to the clinic for a check-up.
"I was then referred to the hospital for a computerised tomography (CT) scan, and I was shocked when I was told I had stage 4 cancer," he told reporters when met at his home in Taman Desa Klana here on Thursday.
Accepting his fate was not easy, especially at a young age, but he has since chosen to find solace in his circumstances.
Expressing hope for recovery, Nasrullah acknowledged the rapid spread of testicular cancer but remains optimistic about his prognosis.
"I just surrender now. I feel sorry for my mother because she has to take care of me.
"I have difficulty walking because the testicular area is swollen, and if it gets too rough, bleeding occurs easily," he said.
Grateful for the support from the National Cancer Institute, which provides disposable diapers and special milk, Nasrullah finds comfort in the assistance that eases the financial burden on his family.
"My mother and siblings are the ones who help," he added, expressing appreciation for the care he receives.
He said that with this assistance, it could at least help alleviate the burden on his family in taking care of him.
"I have no expenses for buying medicine. The only cost is for wound cleaning equipment," he added.
Meanwhile, Siti Hajar, who has been working in a factory for 32 years, decided to quit her job to give full attention to Nasrullah.
"Previously, my daughter-in-law took care of him at home. But since she started working, I had to sacrifice because if not, who would take care of Nasrullah.
"As a mother, I am indeed saddened by the pain my son has to endure, but I am resigned to the will of Allah," she said.
Earlier, Nasrullah also received a visit and assistance from the Lenggeng State Assemblyman Datuk Mohd Asna Amin.