Question: Testicular Cancer Symptoms
What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?
Answer: Testicular cancer is a disease that affects the testicles. It can cause pain, discomfort, or lumps in the groin, general pelvic region, and lower back. The best way to check for testicular changes is by performing a testicular self exam (TSE) regularly. Testicular cancer can develop in young men as young as 15 years, so both adolescent and adult males should be doing monthly testicular self exams.
The symptoms of testicular cancer can also be symptom of injury or another condition. Other conditions that have similar symptoms include a hydrocele, spermatocele, varicocele, and inguinal hernia.
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Testicular Cancer Symptoms
Common symptoms of testicular cancer include:- painless lump in the testicle or both testicles; less commonly, the lump will cause pain
- heaviness, or feeling of swelling in the scrotum
- discomfort or pain in the scrotum
- ache in lower back, pelvis or groin area
- collection of fluid in the scrotum
The symptoms of testicular cancer can also be symptom of injury or another condition. Other conditions that have similar symptoms include a hydrocele, spermatocele, varicocele, and inguinal hernia.
Sources:
"Do I Have Testicular Cancer?". Early Detection and Prevention. American Cancer Society. 02 Dec 2008. Accessed 19 June 2008.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_2_3X_Do_I_Have_Testicular_Cancer.asp
