An enlarged testicle or a small lump or area of hardness are the first signs of testicular cancer.
Certain treatments can cause temporary or even permanent infertility, and hence, Sperm Banking is advised to preserve the sperm before initiation of any therapy. Talk to the doctor about options for preserving sperm before beginning therapy.
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Seminoma – This is the most commonly found testicular tumour found. It occurs amongst those between the ages of 15-30 years or in older individuals between 60-70 years of age.
- Non-seminomas – These are the second most common type of testicular tumours.
Testicular Cancer cannot be prevented; however, if undescended testes have been diagnosed at an early age and corrective surgery is performed, it helps in early diagnosis.
Examining the testes periodically will help pick up small lumps in the early stages. This is called Testicular self-examination, which should be practised by all men of all ages.
Examining the testes periodically will help pick up small lumps in the early stages. This is called Testicular self-examination, which should be practised by all men of all ages.
