With most cancers, the best method of prevention is to avoid the risk factors. There is no way to avoid the risk factors for testicular cancer because most are out of the person's control, like age, race, and conditions occurring at birth.
Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer
Having had an undescended testicle.An undescended testicle can increase the risk factor for testicular cancer.Having had abnormal development of the testicles.The same goes for any abnormality of the testicles. Any abnormality can increase the testicular cancer risk.
Having a personal or family history of testicular cancer.Studies suggest that testicular cancer may run in families. Having had testicular cancer previously also increases your risk factor.
Having Klinefelter's syndrome.Klinefelter's Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which males having an extra X chromosome. It is typical of the disease to produce small testicles.
Being white. Studies suggest that Caucasian men develop testicular cancer at a higher rate than other races.
Keep in mind that not everyone who has testicular cancer has an increased risk factor. Some testicular cancer patients have no risk factors for the disease, making it impossible to prevent.
