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EXAMINE YOURSELF
Testicular cancer primarily strikes men between the ages of 20 and 34, with Caucasian men being the most vulnerable. Fortunately though, this cancer can be detected early through self-exams, and when treated promptly, has a 93% cure rate. Exam yourself, don't be shy, life is too preceious to be lost to a curable disease! Here's how to give yourself a testicular self-exam:
The best time to do this is during or after a warm shower, when your scrotal sac is relaxed. Check one testicle at a time. Put your index and middle fingers of both hands under the testicle, and rest your thumbs on top. Gently roll the testicle between the thumbs and fingers and feel for any small lumps. Also feel for swelling or hardening of the entire testicle. Though it's common for one testicle to be larger than the other, take note if one seems larger than normal. Other signs to watch out for: a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin, pain or discomfort in the testicle or scrotum, or fluid in the scrotum. If any of these symptoms last as long as 2 weeks, call your doctor immediately.
If you need any more information, you can call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-422-6237 or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
Testicular cancer primarily strikes men between the ages of 20 and 34, with Caucasian men being the most vulnerable. Fortunately though, this cancer can be detected early through self-exams, and when treated promptly, has a 93% cure rate. Exam yourself, don't be shy, life is too preceious to be lost to a curable disease! Here's how to give yourself a testicular self-exam:
The best time to do this is during or after a warm shower, when your scrotal sac is relaxed. Check one testicle at a time. Put your index and middle fingers of both hands under the testicle, and rest your thumbs on top. Gently roll the testicle between the thumbs and fingers and feel for any small lumps. Also feel for swelling or hardening of the entire testicle. Though it's common for one testicle to be larger than the other, take note if one seems larger than normal. Other signs to watch out for: a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin, pain or discomfort in the testicle or scrotum, or fluid in the scrotum. If any of these symptoms last as long as 2 weeks, call your doctor immediately.
If you need any more information, you can call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-422-6237 or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
