How to do a self-examination for testicular cancer

The early symptoms of testicular cancer are not particularly obvious, and it is difficult to detect testicular cancer after it is diagnosed. Once discovered, it is almost always malignant. Therefore, early detection of testicular cancer is crucial, otherwise the patient will miss the best time for treatment. Male friends should take timely prevention and self-examination in their lives. Today I will teach you some methods of self-examination for testicular cancer.

Male friends can self-examine through the following four symptoms:

1. Testicular enlargement

This is the result of the endless proliferation of tumor cells. The shape of the swelling is not uniform, sometimes it is very irregular, and the testicle with the tumor can swell and protrude particularly obviously.

2. The testicles are hard

The testicles feel like rocks when touched, and are very hard, which is significantly different from the uniform swelling and soft texture of normal testicular inflammation. Although the testicles are very hard, there is no pain when pressed, which is also different from orchitis.

3. Testicular heaviness

Since testicular tumors are formed by the massive growth of tumor cells, they are substantial masses. When they grow to a certain size, the weight of the testicles increases suddenly, and the patient will feel heavy and fall, which may even affect walking. If you hold up the testicles with your hands, it feels like holding up a stone, with a certain sense of weight.

4. Negative light transmission test

Generally, when hydrocele is present, the light transmittance of the scrotum and testicles increases, and the light transmittance test is positive. However, when testicular tumors grow densely and solidly, there is no fluid inside, and the light transmittance is greatly reduced.

It is recommended that young men aged 15 to 34 should perform a testicular cancer self-examination once a month. The best time to do so is when taking a shower. Hold the testicles on one side with both hands, touch them with your thumb and move your other fingers. Thoroughly check for lumps or any abnormalities in touch or appearance. The accessory testicle is located behind the testicle and is a bit harder, which can be easily mistaken for a tumor. If there is swelling or tenderness, it may be a symptom of testicular cancer.