Testicular Cancer Symptoms

Cancer has become an every-day thing. “Hey, you heard? John’s got cancer?”, “Did Tim tell you about Andrew? He was diagnosed with cancer”, “My wife’s nephew, the one studying in UCLA, he’s got cancer! Unbelievable.” We hear this sort of stories all around. Be it at school, work, among friends, at home, at other people’s homes or even while eavesdropping when in line at the grocery store. Talking specifically about testicular cancer, this thing is more in guys’ minds than Viagra online was when it first hit the market. It is the catch of the day, sort of speak, and not in a good way. With more and more carcinogens popping up here and there in our diet, in the environment and in our bodies, it is difficult not to be afraid of eventually getting cancer.

Testicular cancer, specific to the male population, is most likely to affect young adults and middle-aged men (from ages between 20 to 40), and has shown to develop mostly in white males. Men with undescended testicles, men who have suffered from testicular cancer or who have family history of testicular cancer are at risk of developing this condition.

Caught at an early stage, testicular cancer is treatable and survival rates are significantly high. So, how can a guy catch testicular cancer at an early stage? Well, that is tricky. Testicular cancer does present specific symptoms; however, testicular cancer does not cause any noticeable pain and bulges can sometimes go by unnoticed. Key to catching and treating testicular cancer at an early stage is regular check-ups. You can schedule yearly check-ups with your GP, but you should also keep track of what goes on with your buddies down under.

As I said earlier, this condition presents common symptoms that include swelling and/or lumps in one or both of the testicles; pain in the testes or scrotum (which may or may not be present.); a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum; a dull pain in lower abdominal area, groin, or lower back. Take into consideration that these are symptoms for other known conditions; even when you perceive some of these symptoms you might not have testicular cancer. Either way, always turn to your GP or specialty doctor for a professional medical evaluation and diagnosis. By doing so, you will be able to start whatever treatment is necessary for the condition present.

Being cancer in general and testicular cancer in particular popularly associated with terminal conditions, testicular cancer is considered one of the most curable forms of cancer. Diagnosed early and appropriately treated, chances of positive outcome are highly increased. Education is the name of the game with testicular cancer or any other type of cancer for that matter. Each man to his business; regular check-ups and a smart eye constantly looking for irregularities might save your friends a trip to the OR.

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