Testicular Cancer

Testicular Cancer


Men between the ages of 15 and 24 have the highest risk of developing testicular cancer. For this reason, it is especially important for men of college age and younger to examine their testicles monthly. Although breast self-exams are more widely publicized and encouraged, in a college age population, testicular self-exams are more likely to detect a life threatening cancer.
Testicular Self Exam

What to look for:
Normal testicles are somewhat lumpy, so you should get to know what yours are like. Look for changes in consistency, hard lumps, or unexplained pain in your testicles. If you notice anything unusual, see your doctor.

How it works:

• Visual Inspection: Look for visible puckering of the skin or unusual lumps that stand out from the rest of the scrotum.
• Manual Inspection: Feel the entire area of your testicles for lumps or anything else out of the ordinary. If you do this regularly and know what is normal for you, then you will notice if anything changes.

Testicular cancer has a 97% cure rate if it is caught in the early stages. It should be one of the easiest cancers to treat, but many men ignore the symptoms until the disease has progressed. A simple exam once a month is worth it to keep your testicles in good shape.