Question 1

if testicular cancer goes untreated, do the symptoms get worse and more obvious within months?

Accepted Answer

: If you suffer from testicular cancer, you should be properly treated for it asap. Neglecting this problem can lead to a very serious outcome with additional symptoms and problems. See a urologist or other cancer specialist asap.

Question 2

would it be possible for someone to survive with untreated testicular cancer for 15 years?

Accepted Answer

Yes but unlikely: It's possible but very unlikely.

Question 3

could bacterial orchitis that was left untreated for awhile (treated now) cause increased chance of testicular cancer from all the atrophy?

Accepted Answer

First it is rare: Bacterial orchitis is rare, it is viral ( mumps )  is more common. Total atrophy of testis is also rare, usually a vascular injury is the cause.If it occurs incidence of testicular will not be high as germ cells ( sperm producing cells )  will disappear during atrophy.

Question 4

testicular cancer symtoms?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

what causes testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what does testicular cancer feel like?

Accepted Answer

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 7

are the symptoms of testicular cancer bad?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

how quickly does testicular cancer spread?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how quickly can testicular cancer develop?

Accepted Answer

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

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