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Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is Cancer in the male organs that make male hormones and sperm (testicles).
Most testicular cancers start in cells that make sperm. These cells are called germ cells. The two main types of testicular germ cell cancers are seminomas and nonseminomas. Seminomas grow and spread slowly and respond to radiation therapy. Nonseminomas grow and spread more quickly than seminomas. Testicular cancer affects the testicles and it can spread through the body but it’s curable.
Symptoms
Men with testicular cancer may experience a variety of symptoms or signs. Sometimes, men with testicular cancer do not show any of these symptoms. In addition, these symptoms can be caused by another condition …show more content…
5) Family history
A male who has a close relative - sibling or father - with testicular cancer is more likely to develop it himself compared to other men.
6) Abnormal testicular development
Conditions, such as Klinefelter's syndrome, where the testicles do not develop normally, may increase a person's risk of testicular cancer.
7) Mumps orchitis
This is an uncommon complication of mumps in which one or both testicles become inflamed. This painful complication can also raise a male's risk of developing testicular cancer later on.
8) Race
Testicular cancer is more common among Caucasian males, compared to men of African or Asian descent. Highest rates are found in Scandinavia, Germany and New Zealand.
Having a vasectomy does not increase a man's risk of developing testicular cancer.
How Can I Prevent Testicular Cancer?
1. Do the exam after a warm shower or bath.
2. Use both hands to examine each testicle.
3. As you feel the testicle, you may notice a cord-like structure on top and in back of the testicle.
4. Feel for any …show more content…
How is testicular cancer diagnosed?
Testicular cancer is usually found as a result of symptoms that a person is having. It can also be found as a result of tests for another condition. Often the next step is an exam by a doctor.
The doctor will feel the testicles for swelling or tenderness and for the size and location of any lumps. The doctor will also examine your abdomen, lymph nodes, and other parts of your body carefully, looking for any possible signs of cancer spread. Often the results of the exam are normal aside from the testicles. If a lump or other sign of testicular cancer is found, testing is needed to look for the cause.
Other test that can be done may be Ultrasound, blood test, biopsy on possible cancerous tumors, imaging test such as CT scan, MRI scan, XRAYS, PET scan,and Bone scan.
How many&type of people likely to get this cancer
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for testicular cancer in the United States for 2015 are about 8,430 new cases of testicular cancer. 380 deaths from testicular
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is Cancer in the male organs that make male hormones and sperm (testicles).
Most testicular cancers start in cells that make sperm. These cells are called germ cells. The two main types of testicular germ cell cancers are seminomas and nonseminomas. Seminomas grow and spread slowly and respond to radiation therapy. Nonseminomas grow and spread more quickly than seminomas. Testicular cancer affects the testicles and it can spread through the body but it’s curable.
Symptoms
Men with testicular cancer may experience a variety of symptoms or signs. Sometimes, men with testicular cancer do not show any of these symptoms. In addition, these symptoms can be caused by another condition …show more content…
5) Family history
A male who has a close relative - sibling or father - with testicular cancer is more likely to develop it himself compared to other men.
6) Abnormal testicular development
Conditions, such as Klinefelter's syndrome, where the testicles do not develop normally, may increase a person's risk of testicular cancer.
7) Mumps orchitis
This is an uncommon complication of mumps in which one or both testicles become inflamed. This painful complication can also raise a male's risk of developing testicular cancer later on.
8) Race
Testicular cancer is more common among Caucasian males, compared to men of African or Asian descent. Highest rates are found in Scandinavia, Germany and New Zealand.
Having a vasectomy does not increase a man's risk of developing testicular cancer.
How Can I Prevent Testicular Cancer?
1. Do the exam after a warm shower or bath.
2. Use both hands to examine each testicle.
3. As you feel the testicle, you may notice a cord-like structure on top and in back of the testicle.
4. Feel for any …show more content…
How is testicular cancer diagnosed?
Testicular cancer is usually found as a result of symptoms that a person is having. It can also be found as a result of tests for another condition. Often the next step is an exam by a doctor.
The doctor will feel the testicles for swelling or tenderness and for the size and location of any lumps. The doctor will also examine your abdomen, lymph nodes, and other parts of your body carefully, looking for any possible signs of cancer spread. Often the results of the exam are normal aside from the testicles. If a lump or other sign of testicular cancer is found, testing is needed to look for the cause.
Other test that can be done may be Ultrasound, blood test, biopsy on possible cancerous tumors, imaging test such as CT scan, MRI scan, XRAYS, PET scan,and Bone scan.
How many&type of people likely to get this cancer
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for testicular cancer in the United States for 2015 are about 8,430 new cases of testicular cancer. 380 deaths from testicular