Introduction to Testicular Cancer Exams

Testicular cancer develops in the male reproductive system and affects around 8,000 men each year in the United States alone. It is most common in younger men, aged 15 to 40 years old, and has the highest cure rate of all cancers. The signs of testicular cancer include feeling a lump in one of the testicles, hard or bumpy ridges, impotence, dull aching in the lower abdomen, or an enlarged testicle due to a growing tumor. As with all cancer, catching testicular cancer earlier increases the survival rate among sufferers of this disease.

In this free video series, our expert Dr. Susan Jewell will teach you how to do testicular cancer self exams. You will learn all about testicular cancer and the male reproductive system, as well as getting tips on the types and signs of testicular cancer. Our expert will take you through each step for a testicular cancer self exam, including the preparation, the visual inspection, palpitation, and hand and finger placement. You will also find out what happens when testicular cancer is discovered and get medical advice on questions to ask your doctor. If you are a young man let our expert teach you the medical knowledge you need to know about testicular cancer.