Penile Cancer Health Video

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CLIFFORD SEWELL, MD: Hello. I'm Dr. Clifford Sewell. A brief message about testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is a tumor of the testis. The peak incidence of testicular cancer in men is between aged 25 and 35. Unfortunately, testicular cancer is a painless growth, so often, is detected only through palpation or inspection of the testis directly. There are no symptoms leading up to testicular cancer and oftentimes, by the time it's detected, the cancer has already metastasized. The screening test for testicular cancer is quite simple. You get to know your testicle, get to do manual palpation at least once a week in the shower; palpation of the testicle is notable for a complete smoothness of the surface. Any bumps or irregularities should be reported to your doctor immediately. In order to prevent testicular cancer, it's very important for men aged 25 to 35 to perform self-examinations on a weekly basis. I will recommend even more frequent examinations to begin with until a comfort level is obtained with your examination. Any irregularities in the testicle should be reported to your doctor immediately. Fortunately, testicular cancer, if caught early, is quite treatable with a strong success rate for 100% cure. So see your doctor right away if you detect any abnormality in your testicular exam.