Around 2,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with testicular cancer per year. This form of cancer tends to affect younger and middle aged men. There are different types of testicular cancer, the most common types are Seminomas and Non Seminomas Germ Cell Tumours which can sometimes be referred to as Teratomas.

Other types of testicular cancers are Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (which can occur in the testicle and leyding) and Sertoli Cell Tumours. These forms of testicular cancers are very rare, if you have been diagnosed with these tumours your doctor/consultant can discuss treatment options with you and answer any of your questions.

Things to look out for

Symptoms include but are not limited to:

• A lump in the testicle (generally painless but swelling and pain may occur).
• A felling of heaviness and or pain in the scrotum.

If testicular cancer has spread to other parts of the body you may experience:

• If cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the chest or has spread to your lungs you may experience a prolonged cough and or shortness of breath.
• Hormones which are produced by this cancer may cause your breast and or nipple to become sensitive and or swollen.
• If cancer has spread to your abdominal area you may experience a pain in your lower abdominal (tummy) area, your groin and or your back.

These symptoms can be related to other medical conditions but due to the nature of cancer it is important you speak to your doctor/consultant if you experience some or any of these symptoms.