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    A serious problem that exists among Māori in New Zealand is Testicular Cancer. It affects young men from all backgrounds and there is little research on what risk factors there are. The encyclopaedia Britannica online defines Testicular Cancer as a “disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells within the testis, the reproductive organ that produces sperm. Testicular Cancer represents only one percent of all cancers in males, but it is the most common malignancy in men between ages 15 and 35.”1 Whether or not Testicular Cancer is the most serious health problem among Māori is arguable and additional health related problems should be discussed before coming to a conclusion. First of all, Testicular Cancer creates significant damage on…

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    Testicular cancer is a tumor that is located in the scrotum underneath a mans intromittent organ. Testicular cancer is very rare there are fever than 20,000 cases of this type of cancer each year in the United States. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. Testicular cancer is most common cancer in American males in the ages of 15 to 35. Testicular cancer is highly treatable, even if the cancer has spread beyond the testicles. Regular testicular self-examinations…

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    Testicular cancer is not as common as many men and women would assume. According to Marieb (1995), the statistic for men to be affected by this cancer is “1 in every 50,000 males” (p. 1030). Some might actually say this is a relatively rare cancer. Marieb (1995) found that it most commonly happens to younger men around the ages “15-35” (p.1030). The symptoms that follow testicular cancer are inflammation in either testicle or also a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. Maternal exposure to…

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    Testicular cancer is a disease that causes malignant cells to form in the tissues of one or both testicles. It is mostly common in twenty to thirty five year old men. It has two main types seminomas and nonseminomas. These two types grows and spread differently and are treated differently. Nonseminomas tend to grow and spread more quickly than seminomas. Seminomas are more sensitive to radiation. A testicular tumor that contains both seminoma and nonseminoma cells is treated as a nonseminoma.…

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    Introuction&definition 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…

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    Cancer is a diseased that is caused by the uncontrollable division of cells within a specific part of the body. Annually 12.7 million people are diagnosed with a form of cancer. The most common types of cancer are breast, prostate, and colon. Although testicular cancer is not as common as those mentioned, approximately 8,720 men in our country will be diagnosed. Testicles are a part of the male reproductive system, usually somewhat smaller than the size of a gold ball in the average adult male.…

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    These measures may seem minor to the layman, however, these operations are often part of high-stakes schemes. One example is former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. In October 1996, Armstrong had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Well-advanced, the tumors had spread to his abdomen, lungs, lymph nodes, and brain. His odds of survival were a mere 40 percent. Against the odds, Armstrong became cancer-free in February 1997. Armstrong and his team (U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team) then…

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    There are two main types of testicular cancer; Seminoma and Non-seminoma. Seminoma is more popular in males between the ages of 25 – 55 years whereas, Non-seminoma affects younger men between the ages of 15-35 years. (Macmillan Cancer Support, 2014.) Importance for Self-Examination It is incredibly important to self-examine yours or your partner’s testicles in order to catch potential testicular cancer (or other illnesses) early. Testicular cancer can have a negative effect on an individual’s…

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