Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is a lump of cancer cells living on your testicles, the male reproduction
system. The diseased cells travel by hiding on your normal clean blood cells that move
through your bloodstream. The bloodstream runs through your lymph nodes, which is a part
of lymphatic system. If the testicular cancer cells reach the lymph nodes, they can
spread though your body quickly.
As of currently, testicular cancer exact cause is unknown however researchers are on the
path in finding different causes. Even though the causes are unidentified doctors have
found related risk factors, which factor is something that increases your chances of
getting a disease.
Risk Factors
- Cryptorchidism (Undescended testicle)
The testicle stays inside the stomach.
- Other testicle with cancer
A man cured with testicular cancer in one testicle has a 3% to 4% increase in risk of having the other testicle getting cancer.
- Family History
Families with history of testicular cancer increase the risk.
- Body Size
In Sweden, a current study showed that tall and slim teens are at the highest risk.
Estimated by the American Cancer Society, approximately 7,920 new cases of testicular
cancer will be diagnosed during 2007. Testicular cancer rates have been increasing in
most countries. The reason is unknown.
Testicular Cancer Symptom
Have you ever wondered what are the different types of symptoms of testicular cancer?
The most common symptom is swelling of the testicle with heaviness or aching in the
scrotum or stomach.
Learn more about testicular cancer symptoms.
Testicular Self Exam
A Monthly self exam is highly recommend especially if you have some
risk factors that increase your chance of getting testicular cancer.
Learn more about Testicular Self Exam.
