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Testicular cancer occurs in 1 out of 250 men. It is most common among males aged 15-40 years, particularly those in their mid-twenties. Testicular cancer has one of the highest cure rates of all cancers approximately >95% when detected early.

According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2007,
In the United States, approximately 218,890(2006 estimted cases 234,460) cases
will be diagnosed this year and nearly 27,050(2006 estimted cases 27,350) men die from the disease this year.

Causes and Risk Factors

The main risk factor for testicular cancer is a problem called cryptorchidism, or undescended testicle(s) and accounts for 14% of the cases. A family history of prostate cancer increases the risk. Other possible risk factors include the following:

* Certain types of moles found on the back, stomach and face.
* HIV infection.
* CIS(a condition in which germ cells grow into a tumor but do not yet invade normal tissues.)
* Cancer of the other testicle.
* Race and ethnicity
* Body Size


Symptoms and early detection

Because testicular cancer is curable (stage I can have a success rate of >95%) when detected early, experts recommend regular monthly testicular self-examination after a hot shower or bath, when the scrotum is looser. Men should examine each testicle, feeling for pea-shaped lumps. Symptoms may include one or more of the following:

* a lump in one testis or a hardening of one of the testicles
* pain and tenderness in the testicles
* loss of sexual activity
* build-up of fluid in the scrotum
* a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin
* an increase, or significant decrease, in the size of one testis
* blood in semen

Men should report any of these to a doctor as soon as possible.



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