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Testicular Cancer: Don't Be A Nut Job, Get The Hard Facts

This document provides information about testicular cancer. It begins with defining cancer and how it develops from normal cells. It then focuses specifically on testicular cancer, noting that it most commonly affects males ages 15-40 and has very treatable outcomes if caught early. The document outlines symptoms like lumps in the testicles, and notes that testicular cancer is not contagious. It recommends performing monthly testicular self-exams to check for any changes that should be reported to a doctor. Regular checkups and early detection are emphasized as key to successful treatment.

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Testicular Cancer: Don't Be A Nut Job, Get The Hard Facts

This document provides information about testicular cancer. It begins with defining cancer and how it develops from normal cells. It then focuses specifically on testicular cancer, noting that it most commonly affects males ages 15-40 and has very treatable outcomes if caught early. The document outlines symptoms like lumps in the testicles, and notes that testicular cancer is not contagious. It recommends performing monthly testicular self-exams to check for any changes that should be reported to a doctor. Regular checkups and early detection are emphasized as key to successful treatment.

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Testicular Cancer

Don’t be a nut job, get the hard facts.

Presented by C P Ashton (BSc. Hons)


outline
Cancer: what is it?
Testicular cancer
Who testicular cancer affects
What are the symptoms?
Is testicular cancer contagious?
Treatment and outcome
Testicular Self Exam (TSE)
Raising awareness
Questions.
Cancer: what is it?
 When normal cell division goes bad
 Bad cells continue to replicate
 A tumour forms
 Malignant (spreads to other body parts)
 Benign (Grows but does not spread)
 Testicular tumours can be malignant or benign
 Other cancers rarely occur in testes (Lymphoma)
 Grow quickly or slowly
 Can have few symptoms
 Testicular cancer not often painful
Normal cell and tumour growth
Cancer spread
what is testicular cancer?
Cancer of the testes/testicles
Usually affects one testicle
Originates in testicle/s (primary)
Most are seminoma or teratoma
Most problems/lumps are benign
Malignant tumour
Spread if not treated
90% ~ 99% cured if found early
the scrotum & testicles

Example TC mass
who testicular cancer affects

Males…obviously!
Mostly 15 ~ 40 years old
Rare: 1 in 250 chance
<2,000 cases in UK per year
Undescended testicle
Hereditary?
5 times more common in whites v other groups
Orchitis (strain of mumps)
Height?
what are the symptoms?

1. Lump – hardness – swelling of testicle


(most lumps are NOT cancer)
2. Heaviness and dull aching in groin
3. Not usually painful
4. Back ache
5. Persistent dry cough
6. Difficulty breathing and swallowing

4,5,6, are usually symptoms of TC spread to lungs or


lymph nodes.
pelvic & para-aortic lymph nodes
is testicular cancer contagious?

NO. You cannot catch cancer off another


person!
Nor will being near or touching someone
with TC increase chance of getting it.
treatment and outcomes

Regular check-ups
Orchidectomy • Radiotherapy
(removal of teste) • Chemotherapy

• Surveillance
Orchidectomy
• Watch and weight
treatment and outcomes
 >90% of testicular cancers treated
successfully!
 Very rare to get cancer in other teste
 Early detection = better cure rate
 Awareness/education is key
 Testicular Self Exam
 See your doctor!
 He/she is interested in your health, not the
size of your penis 
Testicular Self Exam (TSE)
 Why check your testicles?
 Once a month
 In bath or shower (scrotal skin is relaxed)
 Rest scrotum in palm of hand
 Circle each testicle all around with fingers
 Become familiar with how testicle feels
 Be aware of changes in size or texture of testicle(s)
 Tubes feel lumpy behind testicles – this is normal
 Weight or distinct heaviness of a testicle vs other
 Hard fixed lump/nodule on testicle (see doctor)

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