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Testicular Cancer is a young man's disease, generally
ages 15-40.
The first sign of Testicular Cancer usually shows up as a small lump
in one of the testicles. Often, a testicle lump is nothing to worry about. Take note of the size of the lump and of both testicles.
Check often for change in size of lump or testicles, or for increase in number of lumps. If you feel something is not right
with your body, it is very important to make your Doctor check you for Testicular Cancer.
A test for Testiclar Cancer is not painful. Testing is done with ultra-sound, MRI, CT
scan, or x-ray, and blood testing.
SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR:
- A LUMP ON EITHER TESTICLE OR AN ENLARGEMENT OF A TESTICLE.
- ANY FEELING OF HEAVINESS IN THE SCROTUM
- A DULL ACHE IN THE ABDOMEN OR GROIN
- A SUDDEN COLLECTION OF FLUID IN THE SCROTUM
- ENLARGEMENT, LUMP, OR TENDERNESS OF ONE OR BOTH NIPPLES
If you notice ANY of these symptoms, ask your doctor to check you for Testicular Cancer.
HOW TO EXAMINE YOURSELF:
- A SELF EXAM IS BEST DONE AFTER A WARM BATH OR SHOWER, WHEN SKIN IS SOFTEST.
- MOST TESTICLE LUMPS ARE NOT CANCEROUS, BUT ANY CHANGES IN SIZE, SHAPE, OR WEIGHT SHOULD
BE CHECKED BY YOUR DOCTOR.
- SUPPORT THE SCROTUM IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SIZE AND WEIGHT
OF EACH TESTICLE.
- EXAMINE EACH TESTICLE BY ROLLING IT BETWEEN YOUR FINGERS AND THUMB. PRESS GENTLY TO FEEL
FOR LUMPS, SWELLINGS, OR CHANGES IN FIRMNESS.
- REMEMBER EACH TESTICLE HAS AN EPEDIEYMIS AT THE TOP WHICH CARRIES SPERM TO THE PENIS. DON'T
PANIC IF YOU FEEL THIS - IT'S NORMAL.
It's your body, check it out! If you feel something is wrong, make your doctor check you
for Testicular cancer. Young men between the ages of 15-40 are most prone to this disease.
We can't stress this enough -- Make your Doctor check you - Testicular Cancer is a
young man's disease - ages 15-40. It is curable if treated early!
Check out these great websites for TC Awareness:
www.checkemlads.com
www.tc-cancer.com
www.tcrc.acor.org
www.Iansstory.org
If you should find yourself with cancer:
www.laf.org - Lance Armstrong "LiveStrong" Foundation, survival support
www.canceractionkc.org - Cancer Action, a local cancer charity, free assistance in all needs for cancer patients
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