| MENS HEALTH ISSUES Below and linked are sources of information about various mens health issues. Nothing too dramatic but information thate us blokes should be aware of or at least informed about. If you want information about a certain subject airing, then please leave a message on the dads board and i will seek information from friends of the site that are medically trained and we will back that up as always with information from identified sources. Testicular Self-Examination Click here to skip to next Background to Testes Self-Examination Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in men ages 20 to 35. Yet, because it accounts for only about 1 percent of all cancers in men, many people have never heard of this type of cancer. Testicular cancer is of special concern to young men. It can occur anytime after age 15. It is less common in middle-aged and older men. White men are four times more likely to develop testicular cancer than black men. Two groups of men have a greater risk of developing testicular cancer: those whose testicles have not descended into the scrotum and those whose testicles descended after age 16. Testicular cancer is 3 to 17 times more likely to develop in these men. Symptoms of Testes Cancer Fifteen years ago, testicular cancer was often fatal because it spread quickly to vital organs such as the lungs. Today, due to advances in treatment, testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers, especially if detected and treated promptly. The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a small, painless lump in a testicle or a slightly enlarged testicle. In extreme cases, the tumour may expand to replace the entire testis. It is important for men to become familiar with the size and feeling of their normal testicles, so that they can detect changes if they occur. Other possible symptoms include a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, a dull ache in the lower stomach or groin, a change in the way a testicle feels, or a sudden accumulation of blood or fluid in the scrotum. These symptoms can also be caused by infections or other conditions that are not cancer. A doctor can tell you if you have cancer and what the proper treatment should be. How to do a Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) A simple procedure called testicular self-exam (TSE) can increase the chances of finding a tumour early. Men should perform TSE once a month, after a warm bath or shower. The heat causes the scrotal skin to relax, making it easier to find anything unusual. TSE is simple and only takes a few minutes: Examine each testicle gently with both hands. The index and middle fingers should be placed underneath the testicle while the thumbs are placed on the top. Roll the testicle gently between the thumbs and fingers. The organ has a pliant, soft rubbery consistency and there should not be too much tenderness. One testicle may be larger than the other. This is normal. The epididymis is a cord-like structure on the top and back of the testicle that stores and transports the sperm. The epididymis should be checked by gently feeling the elongated structure along the top and back of the testicle. It should normally be smooth. Do not confuse the epididymis with an abnormal lump. Feel for any abnormal lumps, about the size of a pea on the front or the side of the testicle. These lumps are usually painless. If you do find a lump, you should contact your doctor right away. The lump may be due to an infection, and a doctor can decide the proper treatment. If the lump is not an infection, it may be a testes cancer. Remember that testicular cancer is highly curable, especially when detected and treated early. Testicular cancer almost always occurs in only one testicle, and the other testicle is all that is needed for full sexual function. Routine testicular self-exams are important, but they cannot substitute for a doctor's examination. Parents in Partnership wish to thank Health-Liverpool. For more information, please visit www.cancerlineuk.net CLICK HERE TO GET BACK TO THE DADS AREA MAIN PAGE CLICK HERE TO GO ON TO VASECTOMY - About: CLICK HERE FOR THE "DADS BOARD" Formatting & Content Copyright � 2002 by Helen. All rights reserved |
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