Testicular Cancer Information

Testicular Cancer

Germ cell tumors are classified as either:

a) Seminomas are slow-growing, immature germ cells. Seminomas, when found, tend to be only in the testicles (that is, to be localized), simply because they spread relatively slowly.

b) Nonseminomas, on the other hand, are more mature germ cells which spread more quickly. (Nonseminomas are classified as one of three or four subtypes; their rate of spread varies somewhat but they are treated similarly.)

A case of testicular cancer is categorized as being in one of three stages (which have subclassifications).

1) Stage one is where the testicular cancer remains in the testicle.

2) In stage two, the testicular cancer has spread to the nearest lymph nodes, small bean shaped structures that produce and store infection fighting cells, in the abdomen.

3) In stage three, the testicular cancer has spread further to locations including the kidneys, liver, bones, lungs or brain. The majority of cases are stage 1, when first identified; stage 3 is relatively rare.

Testicular Cancer Symptoms

As testicular cancer is curable when detected early, experts recommend regular monthly testicular self-examination after a hot shower when the scrotum is looser. Men should examine each testicle first feeling for lumps then, compare them together to see if one is bigger than the other.

Symptoms of Testicular Cancer includes:

• a lump in one testicle
• pain and tenderness in testicles
• blood in sperm during ejaculation
• build up of fluid in the scrotum
• enlargement or tenderness of breasts
• a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin
• and an increase, or significant decrease, in the size of one testicle

Men should report any of these symptoms of testicular cancer to a doctor as soon as possible.

By: The Medical Symptoms Database

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Relative to Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

WHEREAS, Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American men between the ages of 15 and 40, while about 75 percent of testicular cancer cases occur in men between the ages of 20 and 49; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that about 7,600 young men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year and that about 400 men will die from the disease annually; and
WHEREAS, The cancer risk for boys with a history of undescended testicles is about 10 to 40 times higher than for boys without this history; and
WHEREAS, Testicular cancer is also one of the most treatable forms of cancer, with cure rates above 90 percent, if it is detected and treated early; and
WHEREAS, While symptoms include a lump or sore on the testicle, pain or soreness, a persistent cough, blood in the urine and stomach and bowel problems, many men usually wait to see a doctor because they think that nothing is wrong or are too afraid; and
WHEREAS, Denial and embarrassment about the testicles contributes to testicular cancer being one of the least-mentioned cancers; and
WHEREAS, Testicular cancer is usually more serious because it is at a more advanced stage when men finally get it checked; and WHEREAS, While the ACS suggests that women over 20 years of age have mammograms every three years, nothing is suggested for men about having testicular exams; and
WHEREAS, A testicular exam is at no cost to the medical community, and takes less than a few minutes to perform, but could add years to a man's life; and
WHEREAS, The testicular exam should be taught in every health class and given at any medical visit; and
WHEREAS, A self exam once a month could help catch this cancer at its early stage; now, therefore, be it

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