Testicular Cancer starts in the cells of a testicle. A man’s reproductive system contains two testicles.These egg-shaped organs hang below the penis in a pouch of loose skin called the scrotum. The testicles are held in the scrotum by the spermatic cord.
About this Cancer
- Testicular cancer statistics were not included in the Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS). However, it is estimated that some 1,250 men were diagnosed in 2023. Testicular cancer makes up 12 per cent of diagnosis in those aged 15-29.
- The survival rate for testicular cancer is one of the highest in Canada at 95 per cent. CCS estimated that 30 people died from the disease in 2023.
Source: CCS Cancer Stats 2023
Testicular cancer symptoms include, but are not limited to:
- A painless lump on the testicles
- Swelling, resulting the testicle to be larger than usual.
- Pain in the testicle or scrotum and in the back or abdomen.
- Fluid buildup around the lungs and in the scrotum.
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
- Swelling in the chest
- Infertility
For more information, visit: CCS.
Risk factors that contribute to testicular cancer include:
- Having an undescended testicle (cryptorchidism)
- Having a family history of testicular cancer
- Having a personal history of testicular cancer
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Diagnosing testicular cancer may be done by:
- Ultrasound
- Blood Tests
- The removal of a testicle through surgery
For more information on diagnosis, you can visit the Mayo Clinic’s website by clicking here.
Treatment of testicular cancer is dependent on a number of factors, including the type of germ cell tumor, cancer stage, risk of relapse, fertility considerations and patient preference.
- Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Surgery
- Active Surveillance
For more information on treatment, visit the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Testicular Cancer Groups
Testicular Cancer Canada: Testicular Cancer Canada provides education, awareness, and support. To learn more click here.