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TESTICULAR CANCER
The testicles are a vital part of the male reproductive system. It is there that sperm and testosterone are produced. Both are major elements in male sexual development.
Testicular cancer is treatable and there are high success rates in those men who have been diagnosed with the disease. Experts state that testicular cancer is a rare form of the disease when compared to other forms of cancer and can be treated effectively.
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Testicular Cancer is when the cells in the testes grow uncontrollably, and abnormally. These abnormal cells can create tumors.
It is the most common cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 35. It originates within the testicles, which are responsible for producing sperm for reproduction and producing male sex hormones like testosterone.
With the right team, you can examine your options for treating testicular cancer and receive the care you need.
DIAGNOSIS OF TESTICULAR CANCER
Men will often discover testicular cancer themselves due to the symptoms that occur. Doctors can also diagnose the disease through examination. A general practitioner will then send a patient to have an ultrasound of the testicles urgently and blood tests to confirm the original diagnoses.
SYMPTOMS OF TESTICULAR CANCER
Testicular cancer may affect only one of the testicles. Due to it being most common for just one testicle to be affected, it allows men to compare their testicles when determining if there is an issue. There are a number of symptoms men can experience when they develop testicular cancer. These symptoms may include:
- A lump on the testicle
- An enlargement of a testicle
- A heavy feeling in the scrotum
- A dull ache in the stomach, side, or groin
- A collection of fluid in the scrotum that house the testicles
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or groin
- Enlargement or soreness in the chest and breast area
- Back pain
- Shortness of breath
TREATMENT FOR TESTICULAR CANCER
Treatment varies due to a variety factors including the time at which it was discovered, the stage of the disease, and a patient’s overall health.
Depending on the severity of the cancer, a patient could have their testicle or lymph nodes removed. Radiation and chemotherapy can also be used to treat the cancer. In some cases, patients will have both surgery and radiation or chemotherapy to treat the disease.
By removing the testicles, a patient’s chance of making a full recovery is higher than if the testicles are kept intact. Men who have a cancerous testicle removed can still father children despite the procedure. However, sperm should be stored by freezing before any surgery or treatment is undertaken.