Statistics

Testicular Cancer is one of the most common cancers in young men between the ages of 15 and 45, but the disease also occurs in other age groups, so all men should be aware of its symptoms. Over the last few years, the disease has dramatically risen.

If testicular cancer is detected at an early stage it has a successful cure rate of 99%, at later stages the percentage drops to 95% and therefore after it dramatically decreases the chances of survival is minimal.

What to look for

The most common symptoms are a lump or swelling of the testes, enlargement of the testicles, or heaviness in the scrotum area. There may also be an ache in the lower abdomen or in the affected testicle although this is quiet rare. In a few men the testicle may suddenly become swollen and very tender. Another symptom that is not very common is tenderness in the breasts due to nerve endings.

Men who examine themselves routinely become familiar with the way their testicles normally feel. Any changes in the way they feel from month-to-month should be checked by a doctor. The best time to check is either after a warm bath so the muscles in the scrotum are more relaxed for you to feel better, please, please, please, REMEMBER each testicle has an epididymis (the Tube!) at the top which carries sperm to the penis. DO NOT PANIC, if you feel this it makes you a man and its normal.

How it is treated

Testicular cancer can be treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or surgery to remove the lump, or a combination of these treatments.

Self examination

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