Testicular Cancer?

Question

Is testicular cancer having a lump on one of your balls, or having a lump in the sack near the balls

Answer 1

Testicular cancer usually shows no early symptoms. It is suspected when a mass or lump is felt in the testes, although a testicular mass does not always indicate cancer and is usually painless.

Symptoms:

- a lump in either testicle (usually pea-sized, but may be as large as a marble or an egg)
- any enlargement or significant shrinking of a testicle
- a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum
- a dull ache in the groin or lower abdomen
- any sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
- tenderness or enlargement of the breasts
- pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum

Although testicular cancer is rare, it is the most common solid tumor in young men. It is also one of the most highly curable cancers, especially when detected early. Testicular self-examination has not been extensively studied, but most physicians recommend that men eighteen to thirty-five years old perform it monthly. Testicular self-examination is best performed after a warm shower when the scrotal skin is looser. The fingertips are used to slowly palpate the entire surface of each testicle for lumps. A tumor is usually painless when squeezed and feels like a rock emanating from within the testicle. This should not be confused with the epididymis, which is a comma-shaped structure that runs alongside each testicle and contains tubes that carry sperm. Most scrotal abnormalities detected by healthy men do not turn out to be cancer, but they must be checked by a primary-care physician or a urologist.

Your case may not be a cancer and it has got to be evaluated by an Urologist or Oncologist. However please do not neglect and see your physician imediately-

Answer 2

Good question! I think it is because so many women get breast cancer, and so many die from it. I am not sure what the statistics are on testicular cancer. I know that Lance Armstrong, an athlete and survivor of testicular cancer, has a foundation or charity to raise money for research.

Answer 3

Hi. Cancer is nothing but the abnormal proliferation of malignant cells, that can affect other normal cells. For your case of testicular cancer, there is no issue of where the lump is. As long as you feel for any abnormal lump or bulging feeling, do consult a doctor. the earlier you diagonise, the better the prognosis(benefits of treatment). this is because, cancer cells tend to multiply. If is benign, it is not so dangerous, but malignant is very dangerous. so act fast.

Answer 4

Many lumps in the scrotum are hydroceles, a benign condition that is basically a water filled cyst. A Dr can do simple tests to see if you have a hydrocele or something more serious. Hydroceles are very common so just go to the Dr and find out if you really have something to worry about or not.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hydrocele/DS00617

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000518.htm

Answer 5

It is usually on the inside, but just to be safe go to your doctor and find out.

Answer 6

yes, if you have one, go to a doctor before it spreads, if you wait too long, they might have to remove one of your "balls"

Answer 7

it could be or it could be just swollen and deformed
if you have any iregularities then you should not fool around ---see your doctor right away