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  2. Testicular cancer - Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Commonly observed symptoms are as follows:

    • Lump in the testes which may be painful
    • Sudden shrinking of a testicle
    • Gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast)
    • Swelling and collection of fluid in the scrotum
    • Dull ache in the lower abdomen
    • Shortness of breath and chest pain due to pulmonary embolism
    • Lump in the neck due to metastasis to the lymph nodes

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    Causes

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    • The cause is unknown however there are several factors thought to lead to testicular cancer. Those factors include:
    • Men with undescended testes
    • Family history of close relatives with testicular cancer
    • Previous testicular cancer
    • Congenital abnormality of the testes

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    Prevention

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    There is no specific method of prevention. However testicular self-examination may help in early identification of any testicular changes.

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    Complications

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    If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

    • Pulmonary embolism- During the later stages of testicular cancer, blood can clot in an artery in the lungs leading to shortness of breath
    • Metastasis to other organs and lymph nodes
    • Infertility due to impaired production of sperms because of malignancy
    • Hypogonadism due to decreased testosterone production by the testes

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    Treatment

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    Treatment options include radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery.

    Medication

    Chemotherapy: Therapy where the drugs are used to kill cells that are growing or multiplying too quickly.

    Carboplatin . Cisplatin . Vinblastine . Paclitaxel . Bleomycin

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  1. Testicular cancer

    Also known as: malignant neoplasm of testis
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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Commonly observed symptoms are as follows:

    • Lump in the testes which may be painful
    • Sudden shrinking of a testicle
    • Gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast)
    • Swelling and collection of fluid in the scrotum
    • Dull ache in the lower abdomen
    • Shortness of breath and chest pain due to pulmonary embolism
    • Lump in the neck due to metastasis to the lymph nodes

    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Causes

    • The cause is unknown however there are several factors thought to lead to testicular cancer. Those factors include:
    • Men with undescended testes
    • Family history of close relatives with testicular cancer
    • Previous testicular cancer
    • Congenital abnormality of the testes

    Prevention

    There is no specific method of prevention. However testicular self-examination may help in early identification of any testicular changes.

    Complications

    If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

    • Pulmonary embolism- During the later stages of testicular cancer, blood can clot in an artery in the lungs leading to shortness of breath
    • Metastasis to other organs and lymph nodes
    • Infertility due to impaired production of sperms because of malignancy
    • Hypogonadism due to decreased testosterone production by the testes

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  8. What are the symptoms of early testicle cancer?

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    The earliest symptom is testicular enlargement and feeling heaviness in the scrotum, swollen inguinal lymph nodes. Along with the localised symptoms, you will also experience generalized symptoms like anorexia, weakness, vague pain all over body and sudden weight loss.

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