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This happens to young men: Testicular cancer!

Most often, testicular cancer develops in young men – about half of testicular cancers occur in men between the ages of 20 and 34!

What are the symptoms?

Often, the first symptom of testicular cancer is the testicle becomes swollen or larger, or a lump develops on the testicle. Some testicular tumours can cause pain, but most of the time they don’t. Get any lumps checked by a doctor as soon as possible to find the cause. The sooner testicular cancer is treated, the better your chances of a cure. Over 95% of men who have this detected in its early stages, can be completely cured. Unsure of how to perform a testicular self-exam? Here’s how to do it.

How to perform a testicular self-exam

  1. Do the exam after taking a warm shower or bath, so that scrotal skin is more relaxed.
  2. Locate the testicle in the scrotal sac.
  3. Gently but firmly hold the testicle gently and roll it between your fingers – it’s important to feel the entire surface of the testicle.
  4. Examine one testicle, then the other.
  5. It’s good to do a testicular cancer self-exam once a month.

If you feel anything abnormal on a testicular cancer self-exam, see your doctor – the earlier testicular cancer is diagnosed, the better the outcome.