· This disease occurs most often in men between the ages of 20 and 39. It accounts for only 1 percent of all cancers in men.
· Risk factors include having an undescended testicle, previous testicular cancer, and a family history of testicular cancer.
· Symptoms include a lump, swelling, or enlargement in the testicle; pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum; and/or an ache in the lower abdomen, back or groin.
· Diagnosis generally involves blood tests, ultrasound, and biopsy.
· Treatment can often cure testicular cancer, but regular follow-up exams are extremely important.
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