Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

Symptoms of testicular cancer include:

A painless lump or swelling in either testicle
Enlargement or swelling of a testicle, or a change in the way it feels
Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
A dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin
Fluid or swelling in the scrotum, especially (though not exclusively) if it appears suddenly
Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
Lower back pain (in later stages of the cancer)
Enlarged breasts

Note: Any of these symptoms may be caused by other, less serious health conditions. If you experience any one of them, see your physician.

The best way to discover testicular cancer is by finding it yourself when it is small. As with all cancers, the best results come from early treatment. For more information on how to do a testicular self-exam, ]]>click here]]> .

References:

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center website. Available at: http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/ . Accessed January 31, 2006.

Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Isselbacher KJ, et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine . 14th ed. New York, NY: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2000.

National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov . Accessed January 31, 2006.

Last reviewed November 2008 by ]]>Mohei Abouzied, MD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.