TESTICULAR CANCER
Facts & Figures
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2,400 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer every year in the UK – that’s more than 6 per day
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Testicular cancer is 98% curable if detected early – meaning men surviving 10 years or more
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Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-45 – with the highest incidence in men aged 30-34
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Testicular cancer is on the rise – incidence rates have increased by more than a quarter since the early 1990’s
How to Check
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Step One: Check one testicle at a time using both hands (after a hot bath or shower)
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Step Two: Firmly but gently roll your testicle between your thumb and fingers (don’t squeeze too hard!)
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Step Three: Get to know your Epididymis (your sperm cord – which can be rather tender)
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Step Four: Feel for the signs & symptoms of testicular cancer – or anything not normal for you (it’s normal for one to be bigger)
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Repeat every month
Signs & Symptoms
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Lump
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Pain
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Hardness
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Swelling
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Heaviness
If you have any of the symptoms of testicular cancer, or have discovered anything not normal for you – then you must visit a medical professional. Don’t let embarrassment kill you, don’t be afraid to talk bollocks
Risk Factors
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Family history – if your brother or father had testicular cancer you are 4-8 times more likely to develop it
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Previous testicular cancer – if you have previously been diagnosed with testicular cancer you are 12-18 times more likely to develop cancer in the remaining testicle (it’s important to attend follow-up appointments)
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Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) – the risk is greater in men where the condition isn’t corrected, or who haven’t had the surgery by age 11-13