Testicular Cancer- Rarest but Still witnessed

                                               


TESTICULAR CANCER

One of the rarest, but still occurring Testicular cancer affecting majorly leading to severe problems even infertility in males.



It is the cancer when the cells of testicles grow enormously and becomes a palpable mass. Size can vary from a garden pea to a size of a golf ball.

Responsibilities of Testicular cells:-

  1. Formation of sperms
  2. Production of testosterone
  3. Participation in hypothalamus-pituitary unit which helps in regulation of reproduction.


So, it is an unambiguous argument that it plays a major role in a mans' life.
Testicular cells are present in testes which are enclosed by a sac like thing called Scrotum, located under the penis.

Predisposition towards cancer:-


-In normal cases, testes usually descend from abdomen to reach the place under penis just before birth, in case of any failure, it is then surgically located at its place, which makes a male more prone towards developing cancer in his later life.
- Genetical transfer (Father to son)
-HIV
- Age group- 20-39 years
-Ethnicity:- usually in US Non-Hispanic whites
-Cannabis use
-Intersex variations

Symptoms:-



  1. feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
  2. feeling of unevenness
  3. pain or ache in the lower abdomen, the testicle or scrotum
  4. back pain
  5. enlargement or tenderness of the breast tissue (due to hormones created by cancer cells).
Follow the steps for self-checking:-











This checking is important and should be done on a monthly basis.
Regular testicular self-examinations can help identify growths early, when the chance for successful treatment of testicular cancer is highest. A testicular self exam is best performed after a warm bath or shower because heat relaxes the scrotum, making it easier to spot anything abnormal.

Prevention:-
There are no proven measures of prevention of this cancer , the key is to self-examine yourself and consult your physician immediately.

Treatment:-  (Ref Cancer Council)
  • Staging:- It can be severe and can even metastasize to lymph nodes of important organs like liver and lungs.
  • Radiation therapy
  • Chemotherapy













# References are taken from various sites like NCBI, cancer council and CDC
Disclaimer:- This article is for informational purposes
Advice:- In case of any above mentioned symptoms, consult your doctor immediately

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