Question 1

how long can you live with testicular cancer without knowing?

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Even years: Most cancers, apart from field change cancers, tend to start from a single cell which multiplies by division. Some divide very slowly. A small cancer within testicle can take a long time before it is detected. Not all testicular tumors present as a hard lump which is esay to detect. (field change tumors occur in lining of urinary tract, especially bladder, or lung after exposure to carcinogens).

Question 2

how can  a doctor determine you have testicular cancer?

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Exam, lab: Exam, lab and ultrasound.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

testicular cancer symtoms?

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Testicular cancer: Swelling, lump or pain are usually symptoms of testicular cancer.

Question 4

what causes testicular cancer?

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Abnormal cells: Abnormal cells in testis multiply and become tumors. They are relatively uncommon tumors. But all men should prectice scrotal self examination on a regular basis (say x1/month), ideally in the shower. Seek medical help if you feel a hard lump, or one testicle starts to grow much larger than ihe other one. Intraabdominal undescended testes are at cancer risk even after correction. Prognosis is good.

Question 5

what does testicular cancer feel like?

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A lump: Usually rough-surfaced, seldom very painful, sometimes just an enlarges testis if the cancer is inside. Check yourself when you feel like it, and at least once a month with some serious-minded attention to what's there. If you haven't yet discovered your epididymis, you will and it's not cancer. Any new mass should get seen by your physician.

Question 6

are the symptoms of testicular cancer bad?

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No: I think you are asking whether the presenting symptoms of testicular cancer are bad (ie painful?).  Most men who present with testicular cancer present with a nodule or painless swelling of one testicle.  About a third complain of a dull ache or heavy sensation in the scotal region.  About 10% present with acute pain.

Question 7

how do i know if i have testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

Check yourself first: If you are a male between 15- 40 you should always check yourself at least once a month for new hard lumps in your scrotum and attached to your testes. If you feel something unusual go see your doctor to check for sure.

Question 8

how quickly does testicular cancer spread?

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Quickly at times: Testicular cancer has a very fast onset. Testicular cancer grows rapidly, with tumors doubling in size in just 10 to 30 days. Testicular cancer can metastasize quickly, meaning that it can spread to other parts of the body. There is a high cure rate if found early (approaching 100%).

Question 9

how quickly can testicular cancer develop?

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It is a fast growing: The exact starting time of any cancer is difficult to pin point. Most scientists believe that it can take more than one or two years(or perhaps upto 5/10 years) but the obvious visible tumors can show up in 6 to 12 months if you are undergoing regular medical check ups

Question 10

what are the symptoms of testicular cancer?

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Testicular mass: Localized testicular cancer commonly presents as a mass in the testicle or scrotum with or without tenderness. The patient may also have testicular firmness, and scrotal heaviness. Metastatic disease may cause breast development (gynecomastia), gastrointestinal symptoms, or respiratory symptoms.

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