
April Cancer Awareness Month: Testicular Cancer
Apr 21
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is a young man’s disease. It is most often found in men between the ages of 15-35 years old. If caught early, testicular cancer has a 99% cure rate.
Risk factors include:
Age
Race – white males are 4.5 times as likely to develop this as black males.
Undescended Testicles
First degree relative with testicular cancer
Abnormal development of a testicle
Klinefelter syndrome – a chromosomal abnormality
Early Detection is Key in Effective Treatment
Monthly self-testicular exams are important as most testicular cancer is painless and can only be detected as a lump on the testicle.
Other symptoms:
Any enlargement of a testicle
A significant loss of size in one of the testicles
A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
A dull ache in the lower abdomen, back or in the groin
A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
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As we continue to learn about different types of cancer each month, early detection is so important for survival. Discuss your risks with your healthcare provider today.