Table of Contents
- 1 How do you feel when you have cancer in your balls?
- 2 Where do I go if I think I have testicular cancer?
- 3 Can a 20 year old get testicular cancer?
- 4 When should I worry about a testicular lump?
- 5 What are the symptoms of testicular cancer in boys?
- 6 Is it normal for one testicle to be higher than the other?
How do you feel when you have cancer in your balls?
Hold your testicle between your thumbs and fingers with both hands and roll it gently between your fingers. Look and feel for any hard lumps or nodules (smooth rounded masses) or any change in the size, shape, or consistency of your testicles.
Where do I go if I think I have testicular cancer?
If your doctor suspects you could have testicular cancer, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive system (urologist) or a doctor who specializes in treating cancer (oncologist).
Is Testicular Cancer fatal?
Testicular cancer is a potentially deadly disease. Although it accounts for only 1.2\% of all cancers in males, cancer of the testis accounts for about 11\%-13\% of all cancer deaths of men between the ages of 15-35.
Can 17 year olds get testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer most often develops in young men. About half of testicular cancers occur in men between the ages of 20 and 34, but it can occur at any age, including in teens. Most often, the first symptom of testicular cancer is a lump on the testicle, or the testicle becomes swollen or larger.
Can a 20 year old get testicular cancer?
Age. More than half of the people who are diagnosed with testicular cancer are between age 20 and 45. However, people of any age can develop this disease, including those in their teens and in their 60s, so it is important that anyone with symptoms of testicular cancer visit the doctor.
When should I worry about a testicular lump?
Lumps or swelling on your testicles — or scrotal masses — are usually benign (not cancerous). But lumps can sometimes be a sign of another condition; in rare cases they may be a sign of testicular cancer. A doctor should examine your testicles and scrotum to find the cause of any lumps or swelling.
Should I talk to my doctor about my testicular cancer symptoms?
But if you have any of these signs or symptoms, see your doctor right away. Most often, the first symptom of testicular cancer is a lump on the testicle, or the testicle becomes swollen or larger.
Can a blood clot be a sign of testicular cancer?
For some young or middle-aged people, developing a blood clot may be the first sign of testicular cancer. Many symptoms and signs of testicular cancer are similar to those caused by noncancerous conditions. These are discussed below: Change in size or a lump in a testicle.
What are the symptoms of testicular cancer in boys?
Symptoms can be: 1 A lump or swelling in the testicle is the most common symptom. 2 Heaviness or aching in the lower belly or testicles. 3 Voice changes and facial and body hair growth in a very young boy (early puberty).
Is it normal for one testicle to be higher than the other?
(It’s normal for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other, and for one to hang lower than the other.) Some testicular tumors might cause pain, but most of the time they don’t. Men with testicular cancer can also have a feeling of heaviness or aching in the lower belly (abdomen) or scrotum.
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