Testicular Cancer Symptoms
Testicular cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells
form in the tissues of testicles, the cancer usually affects only one testicle
but can spread to both testicles if symptoms are ignored and untreated. Almost all testicular cancers start in the germ cells. The two main types of testicular germ cell tumors are seminomas and nonseminomas. These 2 types grow 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.
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men 20 to 35 years old and when
diagnosed early, testicular cancer is highly treatable. Regular testicular
self-examinations can help identify dangerous growths early, when the chance for
successful treatment is highest.
Symptoms of Testicular Cancer
- A dull ache in the lower abdomen or the groin.
- A painless lump or swelling in either testicle.
- A change in how the testicle feels.
- A sudden build-up of fluid in the scrotum.
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum.
- Unexplained fatigue or a general feeling of not being well.
- Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts.
Other conditions may cause these same symptoms these may include:
- Hydrocele. Collection of watery fluid, usually painless swelling in
the scrotum.
- Scrotal masses. Fluid or
solid material in, on or around the testicles, may be caused by cysts,
inflammations, physical injury or hernia.
- Epididymitis.Inflammation affects the tubes that
transport sperm.
- Spermatocele. A cyst formed by blockage
in the tubes that transport sperm.
- Varicocele. Swelling of the scrotum, caused by
enlarged veins.
- Orchitis. Iinflammation of the testicle
due to mumps virus or bacterial infection.
See your doctor if you detect any pain, swelling or lumps in your testicles
or groin area, especially if these symptoms last longer than 2 weeks.
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