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Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged between 15-45 years with just over
approximately 2200 new cases a year. It is becoming more common in Caucasian males. It starts as
an abnormal growth or tumour that develops in one or both testicles. It is a highly treatable type of
cancer with a very good cure rate (over 96 per cent) if found and treated early.
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Around 2,300 men in the UK were diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2010
In the UK in 2010 around 70 men died from testicular cancer.
The incidence of testicular cancer varies across the globe from as low as 1 man in 100,000 in
many African nations to a high as 20 men in 100,000 in parts of Europe.
Current incident rates in the UK show that 7.5 men in every 100,000 will get testicular
cancer
African and Asian men appear to have a much lower incidence of testicular cancer
According to recent research overall 96 per cent of men diagnosed with any stage testicular
cancer will be cured.
Signs and symptoms
Regular self-examination will help you become more aware of the normal feel and size of your
testicles so that any abnormalities can be spotted early on. Look out for:
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A lump in either testicle
Any enlargement of the testicle
A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
Growth or tenderness of the upper chest
If you do have any of these symptoms, don’t wait and hope they disappear – speak to your doctor.
Most lumps are not cancerous but the earlier you find out, the earlier you can get any necessary
treatment.
Testicular cancer is 99 per cent curable if caught early.
*Please note this information is taken from external websites, such as Cancer Research UK.