Forsyth Medical Center 
Testicular Cancer
| Cancer of the testicle(s) is a highly treatable, usually curable cancer that develops in young and middle-aged men. |
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Symptoms of Testicular Cancer Include:
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Testicular Cancer is cancer that develops in one or both of the male testicles. Most cases of testicular cancer occur between the ages of 15 and 40. It is one of the most curable forms of cancer.
The exact cause of most testicular cancer cases is not known. It is the most common cancer among men age 20 to 34 and is the second most common cancer in men from age 35 to 39. Young men whose brothers or fathers had testicular cancer are more likely to have it.
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An effective form of testicular cancer early detection is the Testicular Self-Exam (TSE). In 90 percent of testicular cancer cases, a lump or mass is found on the testicle.
If a man suspects that he might have testicular cancer, he should consult his physician immediately. Current tools used to diagnose testicular cancer include ultrasound, blood tests and biopsy of the testicular mass.
Forsyth Regional Cancer Center offers comprehensive treatment options for the treatment of testicular cancer. Early detection and diagnosis are critical to effective treatment.
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