Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer develops in the testicles, which are located under the penis in the scrotum The testes produce male sex hormones and sperm

Compared to other cancers, testicular cancer is rare, but it is the most common cause of cancer in men aged 15-35.

Testicular cancer is treatable even when it has missed the testicle Treatment depends on the form and stage of the cancer Regular manual inspection of the testicles helps in early detection of growths and early treatment if cancer is present

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In most cases, it is not known what causes testicular cancer

Doctors know that testicular cancer develops when changes occur in the DNA of healthy testicular cells. Healthy cells grow and divide in a defined manner, however, in the case of cell pathology, uncontrolled cell growth begins These accumulated cells form a plug in the testis

Almost all testicular cancers begin in the germ cells Germ cells are precursor cells of sperm It is not known what causes these cells to change and develop cancer

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Early signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include:

• Scrotal enlargement
• Heaviness in the scrotum
• Dull pain in the abdomen or groin
• Sudden accumulation of fluid in the scrotum
• Pain or discomfort in the scrotum or scrotum