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What To Look For When Checing For Testicular Cancer 5

Following is a list of what may be signs of testicular cancer. If you have any of them, err on the side of caution and call your health professional for a doc-chec.

• • A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
  • A lump or swelling in either testicle
  • A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
  • A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
  • Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
  • Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
  • Back pain
  • Swelling of one or both legs or
  • Shortness of breath

Fyi: A normal adult testicle is about the size of golf ball and is round, smooth, and firm. It’s normal for one testicle to be a little bigger than the other.

Fyi: Pain, swelling or a lump in your testicle or groin area may be a sign of a less serious medical condition or symptom of testicular cancer, each requiring treatment.

Resources: The Mayo Clinic and Cancer.net