| -If
I suspect that I have testicular cancer what should I do?
For men
who have the symptoms of testicular cancer (a feeling of heaviness
in the scrotum, lump in one of the testicles, an enlarged testicle,
an achy pain the lower groin or abdomen, sudden fluid accruement
in the scrotum, or a shrinking testicle), it is necessary to
contact a primary care physician. Prevalently, changes in the
testicles are not necessarily cancer.
-What
should be expected during a physician for a testicular cancer
examination?
During
the examination, it will be important to provide details regarding
any symptoms or illnesses. The doctor will explore the scrotum
for lumps. A urine and blood test will be administered to check
the blood. Also, an ultrasound of the scrotum and testicles
may be taken to view an image of the interior of the body to
determine if a tumor is present.
-What
happens when cancer is detected in the testicle?
If cancer
is deemed as present in the testicle, it will be removed and
evaluated under a microscope.
-Once
a testicle is removed, is it possible to have sex or children?
The removal
of a testicle does not lead to sterility of the inability to
have sex. The remaining testicle will take on the responsibility
of producing sperm and production of the male hormone, testosterone.
-Is
testicular cancer curable?
Generally
and even if the cancer has started to metastasize spread the
vast majority of testicular cancer case are curable.
-Is
there a way to prevent testicular cancer?
The
best ways to prevent testicular cancer is to examine the testicles
for lumps and to make annual appointments with your primary
care physician.
For
more information on testicular cancer, visit the National Cancer
Institute. |
