Diseases
testicular cancer
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Overview
Testicular cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the testicles. The testicles, which are also called testes, are in the scrotum. The scrotum is a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone.
Symptoms
- a lump or swelling in either testicle
- a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
- a dull ache in the lower belly or groin
- sudden swelling in the scrotum
- pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
Causes
- testicular cancer starts when something causes changes to the dna of testicle cells. a cell's dna holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do.
Risk factors
- having an undescended testicle, which is called cryptorchidism.
- having a family history of testicular cancer.
- being a young adult.
Diagnosis
- blood tests.
- ultrasound
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the testicles. The testicles, which are also called testes, are in the scrotum. The scrotum is a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone.
What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?
a lump or swelling in either testicle, a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, a dull ache in the lower belly or groin, sudden swelling in the scrotum, pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
What causes testicular cancer?
testicular cancer starts when something causes changes to the dna of testicle cells. a cell's dna holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do.
Which medicines are used for testicular cancer?
bleomycin, cisplatin, dactinomycin, etoposide, ifosfamide, vinblastine
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