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WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Signs and Symptoms of testicular cancer
• A lump can be felt in 97% of cases and in approximately 86% of cases this will be painless. A malignant testis may not feel unduly uncomfortable or painful whereas a testis inflamed by infection will usually be very tender and painful.
• Pain 31%.
• Dragging sensation 29%.
• Recent history of trauma 10%, leading to examination and discovery of a lump.
• Breast swelling or tenderness (called gynaecomastia). This is rare but may be caused by hormones, which are produced by some types of testicular cancer.
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the back,which have enlarged due to spread of cancer.
If you find an abnormal swelling in your testicle it is advisable to see your GP for further advice or examination. If he is unsure of the exact cause of the testicular swelling he will usually recommend an ultrasound scan of your scrotum and abdomen and refer you to a urologist for assessment. The ultrasound scan and referral will usually be made on an urgent basis meaning that you will be seen by a urologist possibly within a few days and no more than a few weeks. It does not necessarily mean that testicular cancer is present.
Men are advised to perform the Testicular Self Examination process once a month and urged to go to the doctor if they find anything unusual.
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