How do you look for signs of testicular cancer?

Answer 1

With your hands, roll them about and feel the surface of the globe beneath the skin for lumps.

Answer 2

Signs are normally found by a quick simple self examination. You can probably find a guide on how to do this effectivly on a health website such as bbc health, nhsdirect etc.
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer differ from person to person so the best way you can be totally safe is just to report any changes you feel to your doctor. If anything feels out of the ordinary, get it checked out just to be n the safe side. Obviously, just because you've noticed a difference doesn't mean you have cancer as there are many simple problems that can also present in the same way as cancer. If you do have any worries please don't be troubled at seeking help. We see these kinds of problems everyday and would much rather put your mind at rest than have you continue to worry about somethng that may be nothing. Hope that helps a little.

Answer 3

According to the American cancer society "In 9 out of 10 cases of testicular cancer, the man has a lump on a testicle or notices that the testicle is swollen. The lump is often painless, but it can be uncomfortable. Men with testicular cancer may also notice a feeling of heaviness or aching in the lower belly or scrotum."

M. D Anderson Cancer Center says "Men are usually the first to find testicular tumors, during a bath or other hygiene ritual. Monthly self-examination of the testicles is recommended for all men, particularly those with one or more risk factors."

Answer 4

How beatable is testicular cancer? "If it's found early, there's a 98 to 99 percent survival rate," says Rob Seaver, of the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation. The test: During a hot shower, gently roll each testicle between your thumb and fingers, feeling for any small lumps. Clear? Watch for these problem areas, too. And to keep your manhood safe, use these nine tips to avoid environmental threats that can lower your testosterone. 1. Testicular torsion Each testicle hangs from a spermatic cord consisting of arteries, veins, and nerves. If the cord twists (usually spontaneously), bloodflow is cut off, causing severe pain. Go to an ER for an ultrasound—you'll lose the testicle if the condition goes untreated for longer than four hours. A surgeon will untwist the cord and sew each testicle to the inside of your scrotum to prevent future torsion. 2. Varicoceles All veins contain valves to keep blood flowing in one direction, but sometimes the valves malfunction. If that happens in your scrotum, the veins will swell with blood, sometimes producing pain and a heavy sensation. While there's no immediate danger from varicoceles, the resulting increase in temperature can cause a decrease in semen quality and testosterone production. Talk to your doctor about having the problem veins tied off to correct the leaky valves. 3. Epididymitis Bacteria can inflame the epididymis, the gland on top of each testicle that collects sperm and transports it to the vas deferens. The resulting pain is hard to distinguish from that caused by torsion, so go to an ER for an ultrasound, says Larry Lipshultz, M.D., a Men's Health advisor and the chief of male reproductive medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Antibiotics will fight the infection, and anti-inflammatories will ease the pain.

Answer 5

I think it is fairly easy to spot because there has to be a growth or swelling and you can check to see it that is happing quite easily. however just because there is a lump or swelling does not mean it is cancer it mean get it checked. One of mine swelled up some years ago and I went to my GP who check it and said it has just got bigger it is not cancer. It is still bigger

Answer 6

By feeling.

Any unusual lumps or swellings that are different from your norm, should be investigated.

Answer 7

If it is in fact cancer.There is a mineral you can take thats been used to cure cancers.MMS Miracle mineral

Answer 8

the best way is to masturbate and right when u finished touch ur balls around and they should be smooth. without lumps than ur fine.

Answer 9

If the testicol become large it's a good cause could be one!

Answer 10

feel for lumps under your cobblers