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Testicular cancer occurs when cells multiply uncontrollably, forming a tumour (lump) in a testicle. The exact cause of this abnormal cell multiplication is still not known.
The risk of developing testicular cancer is slightly higher in men who were born with a non-descended testicle (inside the body) or genital anomaly, have a family history of testicular cancer, are infertile, or who are very tall. Just over 1,000 cases are diagnosed every year in Canada, compared to more than 20,000 new cases of prostate cancer per year.
As with many other cancers, early detection is associated with higher survival rates. When testicular cancer is diagnosed in the early stages when still confined to the testes, the five-year survival rate after diagnosis is 99%.
Where the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in the back of the abdomen, the survival rate is still excellent (96%), but it drops markedly if the cancer has already metastasized (spread) to other parts of the body by the time it is diagnosed (73%).
Testicular self-exams are important because early detection of any anomaly can mean the difference between a difficult-to-treat cancer and full recovery.
Recommended self-exam method:
If you notice anything unusual, make an appointment to discuss it with your doctor. If you prefer, your doctor can do this exam during your annual check-up.
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