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Protect America's Boys from
Testicular Cancer
Are you a man between
12-50? Or a spouse, boyfriend,
son, father, brother or best friend of a man who
is? Know this:
During 2006 there will be 8,980 young men diagnosed
with Testicular Cancer.
Over 360 young men will die this year because they
didn't find it in time. That is more deaths than women in
this age group who will die of breast cancer. Join the
"Get a grip!" campaign Today!
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It
is recommended that all men do a monthly testicular
self-exam from puberty to the mid 40's. (See below.)
Testicular cancer is rare in men over 50.
What is Testicular Cancer? Testicle or
testicular cancer is cancer that develops in one or both
testicles in men or young boys. Testicular cancer is a
highly treatable and usually curable form of cancer. The
testicles are located inside the scrotum, the loose bag of
skin that hangs below the penis. www.tcaw.org/issues/testicles.html#2
Symptoms - The following signs may mean
you have testicular cancer. If you notice one or more of
these symptoms, you should contact your doctor for an
examination as soon as possible:
- a lump, irregularity or enlargement in either
testicle
- a pulling sensation or feeling of unusual heaviness
in the scrotum
- a dull ache in the groin or lower abdomen
- pain or discomfort (which may come and go) in a
testicle or scrotum
What the doctor looks for. If you suspect
a lump or change in appearance of your testicles, your
doctor will conduct a physical examination to rule out any
other conditions or infections that can cause similar
symptoms. If necessary, he or she will organize an
ultrasound scan to take a closer look at your testicles.
Treatment Several types of treatments are
commonly used for testicular cancer. Surgery, Chemotherapy
or Radiotherapy. Your age, overall health, and the type and
stage of the cancer will help determine which treatment is
best for you.
Prognosis The earlier the stage at which
your cancer is diagnosed, the better your chances for
recovery. Stages I and II of testicular cancer have a high
cure rate of over 90 per cent. For stage III the cure rate
is about 70 per cent.
Prevention Although you cannot prevent
testicular cancer, you can do a self-exam once a month. It
is easy to forget so ask your partner to remind you. Or,
download a guide or send for a waterproof guide that can
hang on your shower head at home or school.
See www.tcaw.org/merchandise/merchindex.html
.
Or, sign up for our Free Monthly Reminder via E-mail
at: menstuff-testicular-exam-subscribe@topica.com
today!
Pictures of
Tesicular
Tumors - Click
on each hyperlink shown. Very graphic! www.bioscience.org/atlases/tumpath/mreprod/testis/testis.htm
Learn more:
www.tcaw.org/issues/testicles.html#testicular
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