Testicular Cancer - How do I check it?

Question

OK Gents, stop sniggering, I'm being responsible, how do I check for testicular cancer?

Answer 1

I made this page a few months ago; I hope it helps:
http://forums.govteen.com/showpost.php?p=3501994&postcount=1

It includes illustrations to make is easier to understand.

If you need a good video; here's one:
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-do-a-testicular-self-exam

Answer 2

I quite do not know. I think that they are equally deadly. Breast melanoma maybe worse given that of its potential to metastasize into the lymph nodes and then it is adios inside a number of weeks. I do know that an oridectomy (taking out the contents of the scrotum, namely the testicles) is just not a difficult operation* (they do it on cats and puppies every day) but I do not know how well that works against the melanoma in no way coming again. *but i didn't say that it used to be no longer emotionally devastating. I'm handiest speaking concerning the operation. EDIT: i am attaching wikipedia articles. It seems like breast cancer is truely extra deadly. It comes back easier. If testicular cancer is dealt with thoroughly, there is a ninety % risk it is carried out with.

Answer 3

First hold your scrotum in the palm of your hand and feel the size and weight of the testicles. It is common to have one testicle slightly larger than the other, or one that hangs lower.
Next feel each testicle and roll it between your thumb and finger. It should feel smooth. You'll feel a soft, tender tube toward the back of each testicle. This is normal and is called the epididymis.
It's unusual to develop cancer in both testicles at the same time, so if you're wondering whether a testicle is feeling normal or not, you can compare it with the other.

Act now – don't wait

If you notice anything unusual about your testicles, go and see your doctor as soon as possible. Changes might have other causes but should always be checked out.

Answer 4

i actually do no longer comprehend. i think of that they are the two deadly. Breast maximum cancers could be worse by fact of its skill to metastasize into the lymph nodes and then it relatively is adios interior of a few weeks. i comprehend that an oridectomy (removing the contents of the scrotum, specifically the testicles) isn't a complicated operation* (they do it on cats and canines on a daily basis) yet i do no longer comprehend how properly that works against the main cancers in no way coming lower back. *yet i did no longer say that it replaced into no longer emotionally devastating. i'm merely speaking on the subject of the operation. EDIT: i'm attaching wikipedia articles. it variety of appears like breast maximum cancers is relatively extra deadly. It comes lower back much less complicated. If testicular maximum cancers is taken care of precise, there's a ninety % probability it relatively is finished with.

Answer 5

good question and very responsible of you to think about checking, forget about these idiots on here who say leave it to a doctor, you can easily do it yourself,
first take a warm/hot bath that will make your ball sack loose and the balls will hang down lower than usual, then feel around each one in turn, if you notice anything unusual at all then make an appointment to go see your doctor, and dont feel embarrassed about it, the dr will probably congratulate you for being responsible, (but hopefully there will be no need to see him), do it often too!

Answer 6

Ok, serious answer. Hold them loosely in one hand and gently feel all around them with the other hand. Take note of any lumps you feel or sore spots. Keep in mind that there are tubes such as the vas deferens and the epididymis there also. Check for any soreness there also.

Answer 7

do you have a small, hard painless lump in either of your testicles? If so get to the doctor now. (My first husband dies 25 years ago from it before people - including doctors - realised what you had to look for; even though i made him go ). Wait until you have had a bath and your body is warm and then investigate.

Answer 8

well first
1) feel your testicals for about 5 minutes do not take your hands of until you are complete.
2) if u take ur hands of u will lose where u were
3)you shud find if u ave a lump or not

Answer 9

self exam: check your testes regularly to have a control

if u notice any change in shape or size or any knots etc. go to the dr.

after a certain age most dr. check anyway

Answer 10

Read up about it on the internet and do a good thorough check. Good for you for being so responsible and looking out for yourself. Hope it's all OK.