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I have hydroceles/varioceles in my testicles. its hard to do self exams for testicular cancer. any advice? im always worried i may get it but never be able to know if its different. any advice?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Answered 7/28/2019

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A member asked:

I have hydroceles/varioceles in my testicles. its hard to do self exams for testicular cancer. any advice? im always worried i may get it but never be able to know if its different. any advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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