Testicular cancer is a relatively rare cancer that affects the testicles, primarily occurring in males aged 15 to 35, though it can arise at any age. It often manifests as a painless lump or swelling in one testicle and may be accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. While it can spread quickly if untreated, testicular cancer is highly treatable with excellent cure rates when detected early.<br /><br />Symptoms<br />Painless lump or swelling in either testicle<br /><br />Feeling of heaviness or discomfort in the scrotum<br /><br />Dull ache in the lower abdomen, groin, or testicle<br /><br />Sudden swelling in the scrotum<br /><br />Back pain in some cases<br /><br />Breast enlargement or tenderness (rare)<br /><br />Coughing or breathlessness if cancer has spread (rare)<br /><br />Diagnosis<br />Diagnosis includes physical examination, ultrasound of the testicles, blood tests for tumor markers (alpha-fetoprotein, beta HCG, lactate dehydrogenase), and imaging (CT or MRI) to determine spread. Confirmation is made via surgical removal of the affected testicle (radical inguinal orchiectomy).<br /><br />Treatment<br />Treatment depends on cancer type, stage, patient health, and preferences:<br /><br />Surgery: Removal of the affected testicle is primary treatment.<br /><br />Chemotherapy: Used if cancer has spread; common drugs include cisplatin, etoposide<br /><br />Radiation therapy: Often for seminomas, targets lymph nodes after surgery<br /><br />Surveillance: Close monitoring post-surgery if cancer is localized<br /><br />Prognosis is generally excellent, with 95% or higher cure rates, especially with early detection and treatment.<br /><br />👉 Don’t forget to Like 👍, Share 🤝, and Subscribe 🔔 to Medickpidia for accurate, hopeful cancer education and support!<br /><br />Hashtags <br />#TesticularCancer, #TesticleLump, #Orchiectomy, #Chemotherapy, #RadiationTherapy, #CancerTreatment, #CancerAwareness, #EarlyDetection, #TumorMarkers, #AlphaFetoprotein, #BetaHCG, #ScrotalSwelling, #GroinPain, #MaleHealth, #CancerRecovery, #CancerSupport, #Oncology, #CancerScreening, #CancerResearch, #Metastasis, #HealthyLiving, #SelfExam, #CancerSurvivor, #Medickpidia, #Wellness, #HealthEducation, #Prognosis, #CureRates, #Surveillance, #CancerSymptoms, #Medickpidia<br /><br />CONTACT US - MEDICKPIDIA@GMAIL.COM<br />Medickpidia: Your trusted source for up-to-date medicine guides, wellness advice, and evidence-based healthcare solutions. Subscribe to our channel if you like health & medical related video. <br />#Medickpidia #MedicalTips #HealthAdvice #WellnessGuide #HealthcareExperts #Healthandwellness #Healthylifestyle
