Testicular Cancer

Question: How can you tell the difference between testicular cancer and epiditimitis? I heard that a lump that is painless cud be cancer. Could it be cancer if it is painful. Also, how fast does testicular cancer spread. I'm rly nervous about this!!!

Answer: A lump that is painless or painful can be cancer and as far as the speed of spread if it spreads at all, the best and really only answer should come from your oncologist/urologist. The first step to take if you suspect you have a problem, is to make an appointment with a urologist. This is his/her special area of medicine and if necessary you will be referred to a oncologist, a cancer specialist. Not all lumps are cancer and not all pain in the testicles means cancer. I just recently had a severe infection in one testicle and the pain was terrible but, it was just that - an infection and it is being taken care of with a course of antibiotics courtesy of my urologist. Don't be nervous, get it checked out and won't you be pleasantly surprised to find out you have nothing to worry about? Good luck and best wishes.

Question: What are the symptoms of testicular cancer in stallions? My 12 yo Appaloosa stallion has been dropping weight for the last couple of months. His back and hips are sore (which may be due to some other problem). About 10 days ago I noticed one testicle looked a little different than the other. Since then the place I noticed has turned into a soft lump. Within the past few days he has started to draw the testicle up some. If this is testicular cancer is the prognosis good?

Answer: I would have him examined by a vet immediately! Having stood numerous stallions over the years including ApHC what you are dealing with is abnormal. If he has grey skin, he may have sarcoid tumors. If these tumors grow up inside the sheath they can turn cancerous very quickly and spread to the testes. I love my daughter dear pony to this several years ago. While he was gelded, it spread into his abdomen. By the time I got him to Perdue for a work up it was too late. How I wish I could have caught it early! Weight loss, soreness over the loins, bumps - those were all symptoms I encountered and wrote off as something else - Hurry Quick call your vet. If they don't know seek out a university hospital ASAP I wish I had!

Question: How do you search yourself for testicular cancer? Women can check them selves for breast cancer, then how do men check them selves for testicular cancer. I want to know if anything out of the ordinary is going on, befor something happens.

Answer: Testicular cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are discovered in one or both testicles. There is not way to detect it like Breast cancer in women. It will not show up by symptoms also. Testicular cancer usually shows no early symptoms. It is suspected when a mass or lump is felt in the testes, although a testicular mass does not always indicate cancer and is usually painless. Symptoms of testicular cancer include: - a lump in either testicle (usually pea-sized, but may be as large as a marble or an egg) - any enlargement or significant shrinking of a testicle - a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum - a dull ache in the groin or lower abdomen - any sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum - tenderness or enlargement of the breasts (of the male patient, I mean) - pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum-

Question: How do you know if your dog has testicular cancer? I have a maltese, and i was told that maltese's have a high chance of getting testicular cancer if they are not neutered, (we're trying to breed him). Very recently, my brother found a lump on it and it's sort of mis-colored, like turning black- i'm really worried, and I'm planning on taking him to the vet, but I wanted to know if anyone knows what it could be-

Answer: If you can see it on the outside, it is not testicular cancer. It may just be the skin of the scrotum callusing and turning colors, which is normal. I would have the dog neuter around 7 years old, and earlier if you are done breeding him.

Question: How low will the risk of testicular cancer drop from masturbation? Right now I'm 16 and not sexually active. I've yet to masturbate as I've found other ways to replace my time. Now I want to stay healthy, and what not and I'm pretty sure getting testicular or prostate cancer is kinda going the other way. So my question is by masturbating does it only lower the chance by a low margin? Or is it big enough to where if you don't your just signing your own death warrant?

Answer: Other factors come into play, but masturbation (and later sex) can reduce the incidents of testicular and prostate cancer

Question: Where do I go to get screened for testicular cancer? I don't have insurance so I dont feel like going to my family doctor and give him 200 dollers so that he sends me to the right place. Where do I specifically go to get screened for testicular cancer? I live in Detroit.

Answer: Sorry to inform you but I've worked in the medical profession for over 15 years now and MOST places won't see you until you have a referral from your family MD. That way they are sure nobody is wasting anybodys time or money. But you can try calling any Oncologist to see if they will see you without a referral. An Oncologist is a specialist who deals with nothing but cancer - no matter the location of the body. And another word of warning - the tests that will need to be performed ain't cheap either! Be prepared to fork out ALOT of dough - because without tests - there is NO for sure way of telling if it is indeed cancer. The other girl who wrote to see a Urologist is incorrect - That is a doctor who helps with pee problems - not cancer!

Question: How will i feel after testicular cancer? I have testicular cancer and am getting the left testicle removed later in the month, my question is after i get it removed how will i feel physically? Right now i feel generally healthy except i am always tired. Will I have more energy? Will anything else change physically?

Answer: You will be weak and very tired if you are required to have chemo treatments. Hopefully your surgeon will be able to answer any questions you have and advise you if you need an oncologist. Think of Lance Armstrong who was able to recover very well. He is an aspiration to all of us. Good luck with your recovery.

Question: Is it possible to get testicular cancer on your scrotum? I found a small lump on my scrotum and I was a little worried it may be testicular cancer. Its a lump and not a zit like thing. Any advice?

Answer: No testicular cancer is on the testicle.

Question: What is the most famous hospital for testicular cancer treatment? I was thinking of getting an opinion about what treatment my husband should follow for testicular cancer. Can you help me with names of hospitals that are considered really good for this form of cancer?

Answer: IMO, #1 Indiana University (Dr Larry Einhorn, the godfather of testicular cancer (treated Lance), also Steve Williams top docs) #2 Memorial SLoan Kettterig There are other good places. FYI, Indiana has a hotline to their testicular docs and they will help your local doc by phone- saves lots of money. God bless, best wishes

Question: What is the likelihood of my testicular cancer returning? 5 years ago i had bep chemo to clear me of testicular cancer, whats the chance of it recurring after all this time?

Answer: If you're five years out your chances of recurrence are quite luck. Congrats! If you want more info you might want to check some of the links here. There are five different groups here http://acnwresourcepages.blogspot.com/search/label/Testicular%20Cancer

Question: Can using a laptop on your lap cause testicular cancer? I use a laptop for around 4 hours a day (breaks every half an hour or so) I regularly put it on my lap. I have been reading up on this and apparently some sources say that it can give you testicular cancer or other cancers. Please can someone tell me if this true, and the chances of this happening? Thanks in advance.

Answer: It's possible. I guess that's why they called laptops, notebooks now.

Question: Do young boys that have testicular cancer have a high percentage of getting it cured? Do young boys that have testicular cancer have a high percentage of getting it cured? And also how do you cure testicular cancer?

Answer: Testicular is a young man's cancer; but it primarily affects young men in the 20 to 44 year old age group, not young boys. It is a cancer that responds very well to treatment, with 90% of cases cured. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are used in treatment, depending on the individual case. My father had testicular cancer at the age of 29; he had the affected testicle removed and had radiotherapy. He went on to live a full and active life, and fathered three more children. He died 47 years later of something unrelated to cancer

Question: Why do people use the illogical argument for getting a pet neutered is that it will prevent testicular cancer? This argument makes no sense! I am sure that if I got neutered that I wouldn't get testicular cancer either. I think that if someone uses this as an argument to have a dog neutered that they should have their brain removed to avoid brain cancer.

Answer: I've never heard this proposed as a reason for neutering dogs. I suppose technically it is true, but I am not aware that dogs tend to be especially susceptible to testicular cancer more so than other kinds of cancers, or even to cancers in general. As such, it is a very weak argument. EDIT: Nick: I did not say anything false. I did not say dogs never got testicular cancer. I said that I was not aware that dogs were especially susceptible to testicular cancer as compared to other kinds of cancers, or that dogs were especially susceptible to cancers in general as compared to other canine diseases. While I am sorry that you have lost your dog to this illness, in the future I would advise you to carefully read other people's words before you start flaming them.

Question: Can a 13 year old get testicular cancer? I am a little older now but at around that age i noticed something. I had an undescended testicle when i was born. The growth or lump, is painless and is very visible and possibly is not attached to the testicle itself. The testicle itself is smaller then my other one but obviously that can be unrelated. There is no family history of this and if it is testicular cancer, what other symptoms should i feel?

Answer: To answer your question indirectly . .and not specifically about what is happened to you . . the answer is yes, boys can get testicular cancer at your age (though you are a bit young at 13) . .so, you should definitely go to a doctor to have this examined. No one here can tell you specifically what you have . . this needs to be seen by a medical doctor who can make an examination and diagnosis. Testicular cancer affects males between the ages of 15 - 35. It is considered a germ cell cancer . . females will get ovarian cancer, and males testicular . . both are germ cell cancers. Kids Health: Types of Cancer Teens Get http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/types_of_cancer.html How to Perform a Testicular Examination http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/tse.html I know two young people who have had testicular cancer . . one is 17 and is just finishing high school. He is in remission and currently doing well. The other was about 21 years old and he died. Cancer in teenagers is different than cancer found in early childhood and cancer found in adults . . ASCO: Cancer in Teenagers - Age specific information http://www.ascocancerfoundation.org/patient/Coping/Age-Specific+Information/Cancer+in+Teenagers/Overview Don't fool around with what is potentially a life threatening illness . .go see a doctor.

Question: How long does it usually take for testicular cancer to become grade 1 2 or 3 ? I was also wondering how long it would take for it to start to spread and how long a person has to have testicular cancer before they may die?

Answer: Testicular cancer, or any cancer, does not really change grades it is what it is. A higher grade is a more aggressive cancer and will spread faster than a lower one. Men do not often die from this cancer, as it is very treatable even in the late stages. However, if one did not get treated it would likely take more than 3-4 years.

Question: What are causes/symptoms of testicular cancer? I was just wondering how testicular cancer is caused, and what are signs of it?

Answer: Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. Testicular cancer can result in a number of signs and SYMPTOMS. These may include: -A lump or enlargement in either testicle -A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum -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 -Unexplained fatigue or a general feeling of not being well -Cancer usually affects only one testicle. CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS- -Nearly all testicular cancers begin in the germ cells — the cells in the testicles that produce immature sperm. What causes germ cells to become abnormal and develop into cancer isn't known. -An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism). The testes form in the abdominal area during fetal development and usually descend into the scrotum before birth. Men who have a testicle that never descended are at greater risk of testicular cancer than are other men are. The risk remains, even if the testicle has been surgically relocated to the scrotum. Still, the majority of men who develop testicular cancer don't have a history of undescended testicles. -Abnormal testicle development. Conditions that cause testicles to develop abnormally, such as Klinefelter's syndrome, may increase your risk of testicular cancer. -Family history. If other family members have had testicular cancer, you may have an increased risk. -Age. Testicular cancer affects teens and younger men, particularly those between ages 15 and 34. However, it can occur at any age. Race. Testicular cancer is more common in white men than in black men. The reason for racial differences in the incidence of testicular cancer is unknown. -