Early diagnosis is very important as cure can be achieved in more than
9 in 10 men.
What causes testicular cancer :
Brothers of affected family may have increased risk
Undescended scrotal carries increased risk of developing cancer
Men who have AIDS have slightly increased risk of developing cancer
vague pain in the scrotum
Symptoms Of Testicular Cancer :
Lump in the testis
Dragging pain in the lower abdomen
Heaviness in the testis region
Diagnosis :
Blood tests are done to check tumour marker levels.
CT abdomen, CT Chest will be required to see the extent of spread.
Removal of testis can be curative in many patients. Additional
treatment include removal of nodal swellings .(Retroperitoneal
lymphadenectomy), chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be
required.
Regular self examination of testes can detect change in shape
of testis and development of any swelling.
