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Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer (cancer of the balls) is one of the most common cancers in men aged between 18 and 35.
Testicular cancer is most common in young men. However if the cancer is found early then it can be treated successfully and almost always cured. So, if you have any of the following symptoms get yourself to a doctor right away! The doctor will examine your testicles (balls) and might send you for other tests.
What are the symptoms of Testicular Cancer?
- If you notice a lump, hardness or change in one or both of your testicles (balls) then see a doctor. It’s probably harmless but you need to check with a doctor.
- The lump is usually not painful but can cause a bit of discomfort.
- One testicle might become larger after puberty.
- You are at greater risk if one testicle (ball) is missing or has not dropped into the scrotum (ball bag) yet. If you think you have this then visit a doctor as it usually can be easily corrected.
What is Testicular Cancer?
- The cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells in one or both testicles. These cells cause a lump or a tumour.
- There is a danger that cancerous cells will break away from the tumour and grow into new lumps in other parts of the body.
Treatment for Testicular Cancer
If I have Testicular Cancer what treatment is available?
- The first treatment can be removing the testicle (ball).
- After a small operation you might need radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
- Radiotherapy uses radiation treatment to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
- Cancer treatment won’t normally affect your sex life and there is little risk of fertility being permanently damaged.
