Testicular Cancer At A Glance

Testicular Cancer At A Glance

• Nearly all testicular cancers are one of two general types: seminoma or nonseminoma. Other types are rare.
• This disease occurs most often in men between the ages of 20 and 39. It accounts for only 1% of all cancers in men.
• Risk factors include having an undescended testicle, previous testicular cancer, and a family history of testicular cancer.
• Symptoms include a lump, swelling, or enlargement in the testicle; pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum; and/or an ache in the lower abdomen, back, or groin.
• Diagnosis generally involves blood tests, ultrasound, and biopsy.
• Treatment can often cure testicular cancer, but regular follow-up exams are extremely important.