Mr Sonpreet Rai
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
Specialist expertise: Men's Health, Urology, Prostate Cancer Diagnostics, Kidney Stones, BPH Treatment and Surgery, Urinary Infection.
Testicular cancer is a condition where cancer cells develop within the testicles. The majority of palpable lumps are malignant tumours which can spread to other parts of the body if they are not treated promptly. While not as common as other cancers, if caught early enough it is treatable.
Testicular cancer arises from uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells within one or both testicles. The testicles are a pair of male reproductive organs located within the scrotum. If left unchecked, testicular cancer can be a malignant cancer and spread to other parts of the body.
Testicular cancer is often detected through self-examination. Early symptoms can be subtle, so regular self-checks are crucial to identify cancer early. The most obvious symptom of testicular cancer is a painless lump in the scrotum, or a change in shape, consistency and size of the testicle. There are some other symptoms that can indicate you have testicular cancer:
If you notice any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with a urologist for evaluation. Early detection is key to successful treatment.
Certain factors increase your risk of developing testicular cancer. These include:
Diagnosis of testicular cancer typically involves a combination of approaches:
The course of treatment depends on several factors like cancer stage, location in the testes, and overall health. The good news is testicular cancer has a high cure rate, with treatment options including:
Our men’s health consultants are experts in male-specific medical conditions. With decades of combined experience and knowledge on male health problems, our consultants are specialists in managing your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery in an effective and comfortable manner.
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