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Testicular Cancer
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Testicular Cancer signs, follow-up guidance, risk factors, testing information, and trusted cancer resources from PINC Foundation.
Testicular cancer is highly treatable and often first noticed as a painless lump or change. Do not wait for pain before seeking care.
Testicular cancer is most common from the teens through the 30s, though it can occur at other ages. Embarrassment and waiting can delay diagnosis; a quick exam and ultrasound can clarify the cause.
• An undescended testicle, even if corrected
• Personal or family history of testicular cancer
• Abnormal testicular development
• Certain genetic or fertility-related conditions
• Many people diagnosed have no known risk factor
• An undescended testicle, even if corrected
• Personal or family history of testicular cancer
• Abnormal testicular development
• Certain genetic or fertility-related conditions
• Many people diagnosed have no known risk factor
• A painless lump, swelling, or enlargement in a testicle
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin
• Sudden fluid collection or a change in how a testicle feels
• Breast tenderness or growth; back pain in more advanced disease
Arrange a prompt appointment for any new testicular lump, firmness, swelling, or size change. Sudden severe testicular pain is an emergency because torsion can threaten the testicle within hours.
• A painless lump, swelling, or enlargement in a testicle
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin
• Sudden fluid collection or a change in how a testicle feels
• Breast tenderness or growth; back pain in more advanced disease
Arrange a prompt appointment for any new testicular lump, firmness, swelling, or size change. Sudden severe testicular pain is an emergency because torsion can threaten the testicle within hours.
Routine screening with clinician exams or ultrasound is not recommended for average-risk people without symptoms. Knowing what is normal for you can help you notice a change and seek prompt evaluation.
• Physical examination
• Scrotal ultrasound
• Blood tumor markers
• Surgical removal through the groin when cancer is strongly suspected
• CT or other imaging for staging after diagnosis
Routine screening with clinician exams or ultrasound is not recommended for average-risk people without symptoms. Knowing what is normal for you can help you notice a change and seek prompt evaluation.
• Physical examination
• Scrotal ultrasound
• Blood tumor markers
• Surgical removal through the groin when cancer is strongly suspected
• CT or other imaging for staging after diagnosis
• Can I have an urgent scrotal ultrasound?
• Could this be torsion or infection?
• Will tumor markers be checked before treatment?
• Should I discuss fertility preservation before treatment?
• Can I have an urgent scrotal ultrasound?
• Could this be torsion or infection?
• Will tumor markers be checked before treatment?
• Should I discuss fertility preservation before treatment?
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/testicular
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/testicular-cancer.html
https://www.cancer.gov/types/testicular
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/testicular-cancer.html
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