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How to examine yourself for testicular cancer

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By beanofdoom
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If you're a guy in your twenties or thirties you are at increased risk for testicular cancer. Although over the course of his lifetime a man's risk of testicular cancer is around .4%, it is most common among males aged 15-35 years. If you are in this demographic you should be checking yourself regularly. The purpose of this article is to show you how to do just that.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

hands
testicles
warm water

Step 1

Examine yourself during a bath or while having a shower, as this will soften the skin of the scrotum and make it easier for you to feel the testicles.
Step 2

First examine the scrotum. Look for lumps on the skin, swelling or tenderness.
Step 3

Next hold the entire scrotum (and both testicles) in the palm of your hand and note the differences between the testicles. Has anything changed since your last evaluation?
Step 4

Now examine each testicle individually, comparing them with each other. Gently roll each testicle between thumb and forefinger.
Step 5

Feel for any lumps or swellings. Both testicles should be smooth except where the duct that carries sperm to the **** runs. This lies along the top and back of the testicle and has a textured feel.