How to Perform a Testicular Self-Exam Although men of any age can develop testicular cancer, it is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 35. As is the case with any disease, early detection gives a man the best chance of successful treatment and recovery. In fact, the survival rate is almost
Man-To-Man—Let’s Talk Testicular Cancer So you’ve been self-checking and found a lump—what now? If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Researchers estimate that 8,000 men receive a testicular cancer diagnosis every year. But while there’s power in numbers, knowing that this new-found lump might make you a statistic is less than comforting. You’re
10 Frequently Asked Questions Men Have About Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is a serious matter. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,310 new cases of testicular cancer in the United States for 2018, and 400 of those will result in death. Every 24 hours, 24 men will be diagnosed with, and one man will die of
Educate yourself on testicular cancer during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. So now is the time to learn or refresh your understanding of five signs that could indicate testicular cancer. Knowing the signs and symptoms, can equip you with the right tools to prevent and treat testicular cancer. The American
Testicular cancer is one of the least common cancers among men; however, this doesn’t mean it’s not important to be aware of the signs and symptoms. Enlarged testes or a lump in one or both testes are both signs of testicular cancer. Symptoms also include breast tenderness or pain in the testes. If you’re diagnosed
The most common form of cancer for men in their 30s, testicular cancer and its symptoms should not be overlooked. While not as common as other types of cancer and easily treated, testicular cancer still causes hundreds of deaths each year and thousands will be diagnosed with it this year. What are the signs and
Testicular cancer affects thousands of people in the United States every year and kills hundreds. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of this cancer, as well as leading a healthy lifestyle can help you to both prevent it and treat it as soon as possible. But what are some things you didn’t know about
Testicular and penile cancer are not as well known as other forms of cancer. Though virtually everyone knows about the pink ribbon for breast cancer, many of us are not aware of the other, less common types of cancers. Testicular and penile cancer are less common types of cancers, but we still need to develop
April is an important month for our health as it is recognized as National Cancer Control Month and Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. “Control” and “awareness” are two keywords when it comes to the fight against cancer. Here are some of the risk factors that you can be aware of when it comes to testicular cancer,