FACTS ABOUT TESTICULAR CANCER ON MEN

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A study done in 1998 proved that men living with HIV had a fifty times greater risk of testicular cancer than men without HIV. Each year in the United States, about 8,000 to 9,000 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer. Of those, about 300 will die. Luckily, testicular cancer can be successfully treated if detected early. There is a three-minute exam you can do that will detect testicular cancer early so you can be treated sooner.

Who's at Greatest Risk for Testicular Cancer?

• males between the ages of 15 and 34 years old
• those with an undescended testicle at birth
• those with a family history of testicular cancer or who have had testicular cancer before
• men who are HIV-positive

Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

• a lump or hard nodule in the testicle that may or may not be tender or painful
• enlargement of one testicle
• enlargement of breasts or nipples
• heavy sensation in testicle, scrotum, or groin

How to Do a Testicular Self-Exam

• after a warm shower or bath hold your scrotum and gently roll each testicle between your thumb and first two fingers
• examine your scrotum in the mirror noting any swelling
• be alert for any firm, hard, or fixed lumps or nodules inside or on the testicle
• locate the tube-like structure known as the epididymis; it will feel "bumpy"; this is normal
• in addition to doing a self exam each month, you should ask your doctor to examine your testicles yearly

 Self Exam for Testicular Cancer

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In the realm of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", there's been a substantial increase in information about prostate cancer. However, Testicular Cancer is the most common cancer in men ages 12-50, an age when we don't want to admit the possibility of illness. If detected early, it is among the easiest to cure. For men in this age group it is suggested a once-a-month simple self-examination. This can help catch this cancer at its early stage. The most convenient time to examine yourself if while taking a shower or bath. The most convenient time to examine yourself is while taking a shower or both. The warm water causes the skin to relax, making the examination of the underlying issues easier. First: Examine your testicles. Slowly roll each resticle between the thumb and fingers. Try to find any hard, nonsensitive lumps. Second: Examine the epididymis for lumps. This crescent-shaped cord is behind each testicle. This area is tender so do not be alarmed. Third: Evamine the VAS, the sperm-carrying tube which extends from he epididymis) of each testicle. Symptoms In early stages testicular cancer may be symptomless. When symptoms do occur, they include:

• Lump on testicle, epididymis or vas
• Enlargement of a testicle
• Heavy sensation in groin area or testicles
• Dull ache in groin or abdomen area

If you find a lump or have any of the above symptoms, see your doctor immediately for an accurate diagnosis.