• lumps in the testicles or groin area
• feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• dull ache in the abdomen or groin
• sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
• pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
• enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
• back pain

• infertility

• abnormal testicle development
• family history of the cancer
• undescended testicle
• teens and younger men
• black men

• late detection of disease

Number of Cases

• Very rare between 1K - 10K cases

Common Age Group

• Aged between 20-35 years

Common Gender

• Male

• Ultrasound: To create an image of the scrotum and testicles
• Blood tests: To determine the levels of tumor markers in the blood

• Medical oncologist
• Radiation oncologist
• Radiologist
• Urologist

It is not know if Testicular Cancer causes complications if left untreated.

• Surgery: Removal of testicle or nearby lymph nodes
• Radiation therapy: To kill the cancer cells
• Chemotherapy: To kill the cancer cells

• Regular exercise: Improves physical and emotional health
• Eat good diet: Helps in getting healthy weight
• Avoid smoking habits

• Acupuncture or massage: Helps in relieving the symptoms

• Learn enough about testicular cancer: Makes you feel comfortable in making decisions about the disease
• Take care of yourself: Eat a healthy diet in the everyday life to prepare for cancer treatment
• Connect with other cancer survivors: Boosts your confidence and helps in dealing with the disease
• Stay connected with loved ones: Provides you a distraction when you're feeling down

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Testicular Cancer to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:

• Testicular Disorders

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.