The National Cancer Institute reports that testicular cancer is most common among men between the ages of 20 and 34. Testicular cancer is highly curable. More than nine out of 10 men with testicular cancer are diagnosed with a small, localized tumor that is highly treatable. Even if the cancer has spread at diagnosis, many men with testicular cancer are treated successfully and have an excellent chance of survival.
Symptoms of Testicular Cancer
Self examination or physical examination by an m.d. is often the first way testicular cancer is noticed.
Self exams should be a monthly routine; a routine physical exam once a year is recommended. Testicular cancer symptoms include:
• A lump in either testicle that may or may not cause pain
• An enlarged (swollen) or hard testicle
• A dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin
• A sudden gathering of fluid in the scrotum
• Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: be smart and do your self examinations on a routine basis. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, go to your m.d. or urologist and have a thorough exam. Early detection can save you a lot of trouble in the long run.
Monday, June 13, 2011
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