1. Get Smart About
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer

2. Who Is At Risk For Testicular Cancer?
It is the most common cancer
found in men age 15-35
The most important things a young man can do to avoid cancer later on are to not use tobacco and live a healthy lifestyle.
Early Detection is the Key to Successful Outcomes!

3. Symptoms Lump/enlargement in either testicles
Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
Dull ache in the abdomen/groin
Collection of fluid in the scrotum
Pain or discomfort in a testicle or
the scrotum
Unexplained fatigue

4. Two Types of Testicular Cancer
Nonseminomas- different cell types that grow rapidly, generally occur in younger men Seminomas- cancers grow slowly, can occur in any age male, but mostly in older men, very sensitive to radiation

5. Testicular Self-Examination
Do a self check at least
once a month!
For more information about the correct way to check for
testicular cancer go to
www. cancer.org or contact
Student Health Service

6. Any lumps or changes in the testicle, either in color or size should be reported to your doctor immediately
Pay attention for lumps along the front or sides, it can be as small as a pea or a piece of rice
Note- You can feel the epididymis (soft, rope-like, slightly tender at the back of each testicle) this is normal