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Testicular Cancer

Causes of testicular cancer

The testes are a part of the male reproductive system. Testicular cancer is a disease in which the cells in one or both of the testicles begin to grow uncontrollably.
Unlike most other cancers, testicular cancer tends to occur in men younger than 45 years of age. To this day, the causes of testicular cancer arenot yet been fully understood. However, major risk factors include:
。A family history of testicular cancer、
。A history of undescended or partially descended testicles (cryptorchidism), or of abnormal testicular development.

Do you know ?

Most testicular cancers are discovered by the patients themselves.

Symptoms of testicular cancer

Common signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include:
    。A painless lump in either testicle or an enlargement of one or both of the testicles、
    。A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum、
    。A dull ache in the lower abdomen or the groin、
    。A sudden accumulation of fluid in the scrotum、
    。Enlargement or increase in the tenderness of the nipples due to hormones produced from the tumor.

Preventative Measures

If you examine your testicles regularly, you can detect the presence of testicular cancer early. If you notice any of the symptoms above, please seek medical treatment immediately.