‘Testicular Cancer’

Signs and Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Signs and Symptoms of Testicular CancerCompared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But it is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 34.
Testicular cancer is highly treatable, even when the cancer has spread beyond the testicle. Depending on the type and stage of testicular cancer, you may receive one of several treatments, or a combination.
Signs and symptoms
• A lump or enlargement of the testicles
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A pain in the abdomen or groin
• A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or scrotum
• Enlargement or tenderness of the nipples
• unexplained fatigue and a general feeling of not feeling well

Etiology

Almost all testicular cancers begin in the germ cells – the cells in the testes that produce immature sperm, which would be given by the susceptibility of these to the risk factors. (more…)

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