Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction.
Symptoms:
• A lump or enlargement in either testicle
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
• A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
• Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
• Back pain
Treatment:
• Surgery to remove your testicle (radical inguinal orchiectomy)
• Surgery to remove nearby lymph nodes (retroperitoneal lymph node dissection)
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
