Doctor explains SYMPTOMS of TESTICULAR CANCER (plus treatment options)

In this video we cover key things that you need to know about TESTICULAR CANCER.

Testicular cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the testicles (aka your balls). The testicles, which are also called testes, are in the scrotum. The scrotum is a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. Testicular cancer isn't a common type of cancer. It can happen at any age, but it happens most often between the ages of 15 and 45.

The first sign of testicular cancer often is a bump or lump on a testicle - however just because you have a lump does NOT necessarily mean you have cancer - there are many other causes for this. Nonetheless you should ALWAYS see your doctor if you notice a lump, bump, or change in sensation or feeling (e.g. one feeling larger, harder, or heavier) of one of your testicles.

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF TESTICULAR CANCER*:

- A swelling or lump in 1 of the testicles, or any change in shape or texture of the testicles.
- An increase in the firmness of a testicle
- A difference in appearance between 1 testicle and the other
- A dull ache or sharp pain in your testicles or scrotum, which may come and go
- A feeling of heaviness in your scrotum

*This is not an exhaustive list.

Testicular cancer is highly treatable, even when it spreads to other parts of the body. Treatments depend on the type of testicular cancer that you have and how far it has spread. Common treatments include surgery and chemotherapy.

We’ll cover the following information which is split into sections and time stamped:

00:00 - Introduction
00:07 - What is testicular cancer?
00:26 - Symptoms and Signs of testicular cancer
01:12 - Potential causes of testicular cancer
02:28 - Assessment and diagnosis of testicular cancer
04:20 - Treatment options for testicular cancer
04:35 - Prognosis

Trusted websites and further resources:

NHS UK information on testicular cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancer/

Patient info (UK): https://patient.info/mens-heal....th/scrotal-lumps-pai

Information from the Mayo Clinic (USA): https://www.mayoclinic.org/dis....eases-conditions/tes

USA - Testicular cancer organisation: https://testicularcancersociety.org

Blood tests for testicular cancer: https://www.cancerresearchuk.o....rg/about-cancer/test

HOW TO CHECK YOUR TESTICLES: https://be.macmillan.org.uk/Do....wnloads/CancerInform

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