Testicular cancer (cancer of the testes)
goodtoknow says: The first symptom of testicular cancer is a painful lump on one testis. But don't panic because if you have testicular cancer there's a good chance you will be cured. Most cases are diagnosed early and are treated quickly with surgery. Even if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body your chances of a cure are still much better than with other cancers. Testicular cancer mainly affects men aged 20-40 so it's important that young men know the signs and report any changes or lumps on their testicles to their GP.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of testicular cancer from patient.co.uk, read on.
The main early symptom of testicular cancer is a painless lump that develops in one testis. Treatment involves surgery to remove the affected testis. Chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy may also be advised if the cancer has spread from the testis. Treatment often works well, even for testicular cancer that has spread. More than 9 in 10 men who are diagnosed with testicular cancer can be cured.
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iain, about 1 year
i have a lump on my testicle and i'm really worried -what should i do?
Report this commentadam, about 1 year
I have a painful lump on the side of my left testicle COULD THIS BE CANCER
Report this commentS.Y, about 1 year
yep this matches my problem, is there any way to avoid that removal?
Report this commentscott, about 1 year
I have discovered a lump 2 weeks ago it was about the size of a pea, but then it disappeared after a few days. Then this week it has come back but is now a lot bigger than it was when it first appeared, its uncomfortable when i squeeze it although not painful. I drive for a living and when i'm sitting i am aware of it there at certain times???
Report this commentRoshan, about 1 year
i am not sure if i have testicular cancer there is a strange lump but it is quite small. it is not on testis directly but above the left testicle. I noticed it 2 days ago. Please help
Report this commentmatthew, about 1 year
i have a lump and i dont know what it is but gets bigger when i stand up please help im woried it might be cancer
Report this commentjulian, over 2 years
Ihave just been to my GP with a lump that had developed on my right testis and this also feels bigger I was relieved to find out it was just a cyst . so dont keep it to yourself get it checked out. I feel that a great wieght has been lifted off of me and I feel so happy to know I am ok.
Report this commentAnthony, over 2 years
Hi, i am really worrying because my right testis is much bigger and in a stranger shape than my left testi. I am 15 years old and really worried. Please help. Thanks.
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becky, about 1 year
GO TO THE DOCTORS!!!
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