Question 1

what happens to untreated testicle cancer?

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Testicular cancer : Potentially curable . If left untreated can metastasize to locally in lymph nodes or distantly to other organs specially lungs.

Question 2

how can you die of testicle cancer?

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Delayed treatment: Testis cancer is one of the most curable of all cancers, even when it is very advanced.  The key to cure is early identification, careful assessment of extent, expert co-ordinated care from medical oncologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists and a patient who is co-operative and keeps his follow-up appointments and test without fail for years- that is one of the most important things.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of testicle cancer?

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Painless mass.: Testicular cancer usually presents as a painless mass in the scrotum. Because there is often no pain, many unfortunately delay evaluation. As the mass enlarges, there may be discomfort or a sensation of fullness in the scrotum, seen in 30-40%. 10% experience acute pain. If the cancer spreads, symptoms of more advanced disease such as neck mass, back pain, bone pain, or cough may result.

Question 4

what can you expect from testicle cancer?

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It depends: In general, testicular cancer is a treatable/curable disease.  Your expectation should be based on the tumor type and stage of disease.

Question 5

how can i tell if i have testicle cancer?

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See your doctor: While there is usually a mass or swelling of the affected testis, there are some tumors that produce metastases with little physical change in the testis.  Please consult your doctor to see if lab tests may be warranted.

Question 6

can testicle cancer spread by un protected sex ?

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No risk: Testicular cancer is not infectious for other persons, by sex or any other kind of contact. Although some genital cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which is sexually transmitted, testicular cancer is not due to HPV or any other known virus.

Question 7

how do i know if i have testicle cancer or something else?

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See a doctor: Do regular testicular self exams and see your doctor if you find something abnormal. Of course, guys our age should get a routine yearly physical anyways.

Question 8

please explain what are some symptoms for testicle cancer?

Accepted Answer

A mass: Usually it is not painful. Any mass in the testis that you weren't aware of previously needs to be seen by your physician. Late in its course, like any cancer it can do anything. Best wishes.

Question 9

is malignent testicle cancer cureable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Today the large majority of cases are cured.

Question 10

does teasing and denial increase the risk of testicle cancer?

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No: Some couples like this. This actually causes the prostate and seminal vesicles to fill tremendously, giving some men more enjoyment when ejaculation finally takes place. The testes are unaffected. No one's shown any clearly increased risk in prostate cancer from abstinence, though the jury's still out on it being a risk for benign enlargement later. Seminal vesicle cancer almost never happens.

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