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What causes testicular cancer?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

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 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.

Answered 5/11/2013

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Not known: We do not have a clear understanding of what causes testicular cancer. We do know that, in general, it is a disease of younger men (generally age 30 or less).

Answered 9/4/2013

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Testicular cancer: The highest rate of testicular cancer occurs in white men in northern Europe. some genetic or environmental factor may be involved.Undescended testicles (testes), HIV or AIDS ,Klinefelter's syndrome increases the risk. Infertile men with an abnormal sperm count have a slight increased risk.

Answered 10/20/2016

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