Did you know that Testicular Cancer is the leading cancer in men ages 15 to 44?
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and in this age group more men will die of testicular cancer than women of Breast Cancer. Approximately 9.760 new cases of Testicular Cancer will arise in 2024 in the United States.
The good news....Testicular Cancer is highly curable when detected EARLY! Here are some of the warning signs and symptoms of Testicular Cancer:
*Painless lump of any size or swelling in either testicle.
*Enlargement of the testicle, change in shape, size, how the testicle feels, or any irregularities.
*Pain or discomfort in the scrotum or testicle.
*Dull ache or sense of pressure in the lower abdomen or back.
*Feeling of heaviness or fullness in the scrotum.
*Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts due to elevated hormone levels.
It is hard to believe that every hour a male is diagnosed with Testicular Cancer and that each day a life is lost.
How can You be proactive?
Self-examination of the testes is important for early detection of Testicular Cancer. Since Testicular Cancer is typically isolated to a single testicle, comparison of your testicle with the other can be helpful. Please note, it is normal for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other. Your focus should be noticing any changes from the previous month.
Upon reaching puberty, all men should conduct a monthly testicular self-exam and ask your doctor during your yearly physical to perform one as well.
See the diagram below on how to perform a self-examination.
Should you find something of concern, please contact your primary care physician for further care.
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