Testicular Cancer
Cancer in the male organs that make male hormones and sperm (testicles).
The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis.
Symptoms include a lump in either testicle and a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.
Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
FAQS
This belief is based on the following observations: The cancer usually develops in the undescended testicle (four- to sixfold increased risk of cancer), but the risk of cancer is also higher in the normal testicle (less than twofold increased risk).
more than 95 out of 100 men (more than 95%) will survive their cancer for 1 year or more after they are diagnosed. 95 out of 100 men (95%) will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after diagnosis. around 90 out of 100 men (around 90%) will survive their cancer for 10 years or more after diagnosis.
They grow rapidly and spread aggressively. Teratoma: Some teratoma tumors don't spread beyond the testicle. Others can grow into nearby tissues and spread rapidly to other areas of the body.