Facts About Testicular Cancer

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What is the main cause of testicular cancer?
Having undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) increases the risk of testicular cancer. This is the most important risk factor for this cancer. In the womb, the testicles develop in a male baby's abdomen. They usually move down into the scrotum at birth or in the first year of life.

Is testicular cancer easy to survive?
The general 5-year survival rate for men with testicular cancer is 95%. This means that 95 men out of every 100 men diagnosed with testicular cancer will live at least 5 years after diagnosis. The survival rate is higher for people diagnosed with early-stage cancer and lower for those with later-stage cancer.

Is testicular cancer harmless?
Testicular cancer, which is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 40, begins when cells in the testicles grow uncontrollably, forming a mass called a tumor. A tumor may be benign, or noncancerous, meaning it does not spread; or it may be malignant, or cancerous, meaning it can spread to other parts of the body.

What are the warning signs of testicular cancer?
Common Signs of Testicular Cancer
A painless lump, swelling or enlargement of one or both testes.
Pain or heaviness in the scrotum.
A dull ache or pressure in the groin, abdomen or low back.
A general feeling of malaise, including unexplained fatigue, fever, sweating, coughing, shortness of breath or mild chest pains.

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Does testicular cancer spread fast?
Seminomas tend to grow and spread more slowly than nonseminomas, which are more common, accounting for roughly 60 percent of all testicular cancers. How quickly a cancer spreads will vary from patient to patient.


A painless lump or swelling on either testicle. If found early, a testicular tumor may be about the size of a pea or a marble, but it can grow much larger. Pain, discomfort, or numbness in a testicle or the scrotum, with or without swelling. Change in the way a testicle feels or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.

Symptoms of metastatic testicular cancer can include:
a persistent cough.
coughing or spitting up blood.
shortness of breath.
swelling and enlargement of male breasts.
a lump or swelling in your neck.
lower back pain.

How long can you have testicular cancer without knowing?
Testicular cancer: symptoms
Very few men who have testicular cancer felt pain at first. Many men do not tell their health care provider about these signs. On average, men wait for about five months before saying anything. Since the tumor can spread during that time, it is vital to reach out to a urologist if you notice any of these signs.

Does testicular cancer spread fast?
Seminomas tend to grow and spread more slowly than nonseminomas, which are more common, accounting for roughly 60 percent of all testicular cancers. How quickly a cancer spreads will vary from patient to patient.

What is the average age for testicular cancer?
Testis cancer is most common in men in their late 20s and early 30s, with an average age of diagnosis of 33 years old. In fact, testis cancer is the most common malignancy among men 20 to 40 years old.

What does testicle lump feel like?
Lumps can be as small as a pea. Swelling can feel like an irregular thickening on your testicle. These things are often painless, but you might feel some discomfort. Normal testicles have blood vessels, tissue, and tubes that carry sperm.

What is a pea sized lump in testicle?
Epididymal cysts are very common and can happen at any age. They're fluid-filled cysts (a tissue sac that can contain clear liquid or pus) that grow from the epididymis (a thin, coiled tube) of the testicle. Usually, they look like a pea-sized lump at the top of the testicle, but they can become larger.

Is testicular cancer harmless?
Testicular cancer, which is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 40, begins when cells in the testicles grow uncontrollably, forming a mass called a tumor. A tumor may be benign, or noncancerous, meaning it does not spread; or it may be malignant, or cancerous, meaning it can spread to other parts of the body.

Does testicular cancer spread fast?
Seminomas tend to grow and spread more slowly than nonseminomas, which are more common, accounting for roughly 60 percent of all testicular cancers. How quickly a cancer spreads will vary from patient to patient.

What is the chance of getting testicular cancer?

How common is testicular cancer?
It is estimated that 8,000 to 10,000 men will develop testis cancer each year. The chance of developing testis cancer is about one in 270. Fortunately, the cure rate is excellent (greater than 95 percent for all men with testis cancer).

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