Transcript Testicular Cancer

Get Smart About
Testicular
Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Who Is At Risk For
Testicular Cancer?
It is the most common cancer
found in men age 15-35
The most important things a young
man can do to avoid cancer later
on are to not use tobacco and live
a healthy lifestyle.
Early Detection is the Key to
Successful Outcomes!
Symptoms
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Lump/enlargement in either testicles
Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
Dull ache in the abdomen/groin
Collection of fluid in the scrotum
Pain or discomfort in a testicle or
the scrotum
• Unexplained fatigue
Two Types of Testicular Cancer
Nonseminomas- different cell types
that grow rapidly, generally occur in
younger men
Seminomas- cancers grow slowly, can
occur in any age male, but mostly in
older men, very sensitive to radiation
Testicular
Self-Examination
Do a self check at least
once a month!
For more information about the correct
way to check for
testicular cancer go to
www. cancer.org or contact
Student Health Service 328-6841
Any lumps or changes in the testicle,
either in color or size should be
reported to your doctor immediately
Pay attention for lumps along the front or
sides, it can be as small as a pea or a piece
of rice
Note- You can feel the epididymis (soft, ropelike, slightly tender at the back of each
testicle) this is normal