Testicular Tumor
Testicular cancer occurs when malignant cells develop in one or both testicles, which produce sperm and testosterone. It’s a serious but highly treatable and curable condition.
Types of Testicular Cancer
- Seminoma: Slow-growing, usually affects people in their 40s or 50s.
- Non-seminoma: Faster-growing, common in late teens to early 30s, includes embryonal carcinoma, yolk sac carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, and teratoma.
How Common Is It?
Testicular cancer is rare, affecting about 1 in 250 people, but it’s the most common cancer in males aged 15-35.
Symptoms
- Painless lump in the testicle
- Swelling or sudden fluid in the scrotum
- Heaviness in the scrotum
- Dull ache in the groin or abdomen
- Pain or discomfort in the testicle or scrotum
Causes and Risk Factors
Testicular cancer arises when cells multiply abnormally, often from germ cells. Risk factors include:
- Age (15-35)
- Undescended testicles
- Race (more common in non-Hispanic whites)
- Family or personal history
- Infertility
