Question 1

what does testicular cancer typically look like on an us??

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Solid mass or: may have solid mass with some fluid filled cavities

Question 2

bf has testicular cancer. could ultra scan be wrong and he is fine? or naive, wishfull thinking on my part?

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Why do you ask?: If there's a testicular mass, the diagnosis of cancer is not certain until the pathologist has made the call. Thankfully, the vast majority of testicular cancers are curable nowadays. Best wishes to you and your boyfriend.

Question 3

can testicular cancer be missed on ultra scan?

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Yes: If a testicular cancer is very small, doesn't look different from the remainder of the testicle, or is "burned out" it may not be seen. "burned out" means the tumor has shrunken in the testicle (often leaving nothing but a scar or calcification) and the tumor is only found by patient metastases, often enlarged lymph nodes. Lastly, an inexperienced sonographer can just not see it.

Question 4

any ideas on where can testicular cancer spread to?

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Follows lymphatics: The first site of metastases is usually the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. The second is often the lungs.

Question 5

pain in perinum on and off for almost 2 years. what could cause this? worry about prostate/testicular cancer.

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Medical exam?: Have you had a medical exam from your doctor? It is easy to detect Testicular cancer as you would be able to feel a lump/growth or mass in your testicle. Prostate cancer would be very unusual in a 37 year old. But it is easy to detect or rule it out with a very simple blood test called PSA. You should get an examination by your doctor to further investigate the cause of your pain in the perineum

Question 6

is lump on a testicle, testicular cancer?

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Lumpy testicles: No. If you are 23 then is is most likely something else. Testicular cancer hits men between ages 26 and 32.  

If you truly have a lump on the testicle (rare) and not on the various tubes and blood vessels in the scrotum then you need to see your physician who very well may order an ultra sound to determine what this is.

Question 7

testicular cancer symtoms?

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Any ideas on where can testicular cancer spread to?

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Pain in perinum on and off for almost 2 years. what could cause this? worry about prostate/testicular cancer.

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