In the United States, males with an average age of 33 years should be aware of their genitalia and undergo screening tests. detection of testicular cancer, because contrary to what is believed, it is a disease that mainly affects young men and not old men. There are three symptoms of testicular cancer that should not be ignored in order to detect and treat it early, before removal of one or both testicles is the only way.
According to the American Cancer Society , during 2022 will be diagnosed 9,910 new cases of testicular cancer in America and some 460 men will die from this cause. It is a condition that mainly attacks young men; 8% of cases occur in men older than 55 years and 6% in children and adolescents.
The first symptoms of testicular cancer
Although the causes of this disease are not entirely clear, experts warn of some early signs of testicular cancer that should be treated immediately, before that the disease progresses and irreversibly damages the male genitalia.
As with women and breast cancer, young men should self-examine daily to find irregularities such as:
– Dull pain in the scrotum or in one or both testicles.
– Swelling or a lump that doesn’t always hurt.
– Changes in the texture or normal shape of one or both testicles.
If a man notices one or more of these signs, it is best to see a doctor immediately. a medical review. The Mayo Clinic specifies other signs that can warn about testicular cancer:
– That the appearance differs from one testicle to another.
– An increase in the firmness of a testicle.
– Sudden accumulation of fluid in the scrotum.
– Sensation of heaviness in the scrotum.
– Breast enlargement or tenderness.
– Back pain.
If detected and treated early, testicular cancer is rare and highly treatable.
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