cancer

[tmkf]

how do you check for testicular cancer?

[thesonicguy]

Testicular cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are discovered in one or both testicles. The testicles, also known as testes or gonads, are located in a pouch beneath the penis called the scrotum.

There are several types of cells contained in the testicles, and any of these may develop into one or more types of cancer. Over 90% of all testicular cancers begin in cells called germ cells. There are two main types of germ cell tumors in men: seminomas and nonseminomas. Seminomas make up about 40% of all testicular germ cell tumors. Nonseminomas make up a group of cancers, which include choriocarcinoma, yolk sac tumors, embryonal carcinoma, and teratoma.

[Gumleaf]

one way to check is to feel around your testicles for any lumps. best time to do this is in the shower when they a furthest from your body.

[Attax]

i do it after i get out of a hot shower cause they are saggy and hanging and very relaxed just roll your testicles around in your hand feeling for any wierd lumps . . . once a month should keep ya safe

[Trickster]

true just check and see and weird lumps you should go to a doctor better safe then sorry. 5 minutes in a clinic is better then 5 months in a hospital. But if they are really small bumps on the bottom the head of your penis i read it here that it nothing to worry about. Just saying so we dont get a repeat thread

[tmkf]

ok thanks!

[Patchy]

As everyone has said your just feel your balls (best after a shower) for any unusual lumps etc. also its best to check like once or twice a week, because if its caught early its no big deal!

[RaisingSand]

The best way to check yourself for testicular cancer would be to just feel around that area for any lumps, indentations, swellings, tenderness or anything that just feels abnormal.
Testicular cancer is rare in teens, and you'd probably know if you had it because of a wide rage of symptoms that are pretty noticable, such as pain and cramping in your genital area and abdomen, blood in your urine, decreased or no sex drive, inability or trouble getting erections etc.
While the chance of getting it is minimal (unless of course it's genetic and there's a history of it in your family), it's still good to check every now and then to make sure you're healthy. :)

[kovert43]

check on wiki or google roll ur fingers between ur index and thum if u find big lumps go see a doctor

[RaisingSand]

That and: turn you head to the side and cough. :P