Testicular cancer is when the normal cells in your testicle grow in an abnormal way to form a mass of cells called a tumourThe testicles are two small eggshaped a pouch of skin called the scrotum ID: 938944
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Testicular Testicular cancer is when the normal cells in your testicle grow in an abnormal way to form a mass of cells called a tumour.The testicles are two small, egg-shaped a pouch of skin called the scrotum. The testosterone, which is responsible for male strong muscles. Testosterone also controls your sex drive and erections. TesticleScrotum What increases my
risk of Testicular cancer is more common in men who were born with a testicle that did not come down into the scrotum when they were born.Previous history of testicular cancerHaving had testicular cancer before slightly increases your risk.If your brother or father had the disease the risk is higher.Fertility problemsIf you have fertility problems the risk is sl
ightly increased.Ethnic groupof getting the disease than Afro-Caribbean or Risk factors increase your chance of getting testicular cancer. Having a risk factor doesn’t mean you will get testicular cancer. Sometimes How can I reduce my risk of Check yourself: You are more likely to survive cancer if you spot it at an early stage. Learn testicles every month.
Visit your doctor if you swelling, lump or anything that feels different. What are the symptoms of or scrotumPain or a dull ache in your groin or tummy.Breast tendernessShortness of breathby a doctor. Even if you have pain or swelling after an injury, for example after playing a direct contact sport, this lea et for tips on how to reduce your risk of
If you are diagnosed with cancer, our booklet has more information. your body that you are worried about, it’s GP (family doctor). The chances are it will not be cancer. Getting your symptoms checked is not wasting any
one’s time. The sooner cancer is spotted, the more likely you are to recover from it.investigated, you will have more tests. Tests that can in your scrotum. It can show if there is a markers’ - chemicals that are released by some testicular cancers into the bloodstream.Removing the testicle (orchidectomy):lump or swelling is cancer is by removing under
a microscope. bath or shower when the skin of your scrotum is relaxed.Hold your scrotum in your handsUse the ngers and thumbs of both hands Can I be screened for Testing for testicular cancer when you have no symptoms is called screening. There is no testicular cancer screening programme in Ireland at present.If you are worried or feel you may be at risk, t
alk to your GP. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Avoid alcohol12 ways to reduceBe physically active Avoid second-hand Based on the European Code Against Cancer Find out if you are exposed to radon gas in your areaGet vaccinations - Hepatitis B for Avoid too much sunBreastfeed your baby / Limit HRTAvoid pollutantsGet screened for Some facts about testicular cancer Testicular cancer
is rare, but it is in IrelandTesticular cancer is very treatable and removed if cancer is shouldn’t affect your Testicular cancer is not common. Around 170 men in Ireland are diagnosed each year. 15-34 For more If you are worried or have questions about Freephonecancernurseline@irishcancer.iefor con dential advice, support and Visit our Daffodil Centres
where our nurses can give you advice about healthy lifestyles and reducing your risk of cancer. To nd out where your local Daffodil Centre is, email daffodilcentreinfo@irishcancer.ieVisit our website www.cancer.ie for more reduce your risk of cancer.Want to stop smoking?can do to reduce your risk of cancer.call the HSE Quit Team on CallSave Freetext www.qu