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What happens if testicular cancer goes untreated
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
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 addi... Read More
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Reviewed Jun 20, 2021
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Yes, Testicular cancer is one of the faster growing Cancers.
So a delay of several months is likely to make the cancer bigger and have the related con... Read More
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Reviewed Jun 19, 2021
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Hebertanswered
Pathology 31 years experience
Yes but unlikely: It's possible but very unlikely.
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Dr. Sean Williamsonanswered
Pathology 15 years experience
Depends: It depends what you mean by treatment. A diagnosis of cancer is usually not confirmed until the testis has been removed. Sometimes no treatment is a r... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
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 ... Read More
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3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paxton Danielanswered
Radiology 34 years experience
Scrotal pain: Has a number of causes including dilated veins (varicosities), epididymitis, intermittent twisting of the blood vessels (tortion) and, yes, sometimes ... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
Painles: Initial stages of testicular tumor appear as pain less growth with no testicular sensation then spreads to abdominal nodes , and a reason for delayed ... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Usually no symptoms: Most often noted as a mass which is not symptomatic. Test would be a physical exam not a lab test. You and/or your doctor can examine your testicles.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paxton Danielanswered
Radiology 34 years experience
Yes: It is possible for prepubertal males to get testicular cancer.
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Testicular cancer: Swelling, lump or pain are usually symptoms of testicular cancer.
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
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 re... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
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 l... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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