Testicular cancer is often first detected by the patient discovering a lump or swelling in a testicle; other symptoms include testicular pain or discomfort; testicular enlargement; aches in the abdomen, back, or groin; or a fluid collection in the scrotum.
What do you need to know about it?
Difference between testicular cancer and prostrate cancer
Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland, the gland that produces the fluid that makes up semen while testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. Sanjay Basu, MD, a primary care physician with Nashoba Valley Medical Center in the US says: “Typically, older men over the age of 65 are affected by prostate cancer while testicular cancer is most common among young men, 15 to 35 years old.”
Types of testicular cancer
The two main types of testicular germ cell tumors are seminomas and nonseminomas. These 2 types grow and spread differently and are treated differently. Nonseminomas tend to grow and spread more quickly than seminomas. Seminomas are more sensitive to radiation. A testicular tumor that contains both seminoma and nonseminoma cells is treated as a nonseminoma.
Causes of testicular cancer
Likely causes of testicular cancer are: Undescended testicle(s), congenital abnormalities like kidney or penile abnormalities, family history or personal history of testicular cancer in one testicle.
Symptoms and signs
See your doctor if you notice any of the following:
There are several treatment options depending on if it is recurring. Radiation therapy, surgery to remove testicle and so on are among them.
What do you need to know about it?
Difference between testicular cancer and prostrate cancer
Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland, the gland that produces the fluid that makes up semen while testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. Sanjay Basu, MD, a primary care physician with Nashoba Valley Medical Center in the US says: “Typically, older men over the age of 65 are affected by prostate cancer while testicular cancer is most common among young men, 15 to 35 years old.”
Types of testicular cancer
The two main types of testicular germ cell tumors are seminomas and nonseminomas. These 2 types grow and spread differently and are treated differently. Nonseminomas tend to grow and spread more quickly than seminomas. Seminomas are more sensitive to radiation. A testicular tumor that contains both seminoma and nonseminoma cells is treated as a nonseminoma.
Causes of testicular cancer
Likely causes of testicular cancer are: Undescended testicle(s), congenital abnormalities like kidney or penile abnormalities, family history or personal history of testicular cancer in one testicle.
Symptoms and signs
See your doctor if you notice any of the following:
- A painless lump or swelling in either testicle.
- A change in how the testicle feels.
- A dull ache in the lower abdomen or the groin.
- A sudden build-up of fluid in the scrotum.
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
There are several treatment options depending on if it is recurring. Radiation therapy, surgery to remove testicle and so on are among them.