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Testicular Cancer



             germ cells and are more aggressive than seminomas. Aside from seminomas and nonseminomas,.
             there are other forms of testicular cancer such as Leydig and Sertoli cell tumors. Men ages 60 .
             and over can still be recipient to germ cell tumors, but it is more probable for them to be recipient.
             to leukemia, lymphoma, or a beign tumor which is called spermatocytic seminoma.
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             Most patients with testicular cancer will have a painless lump or mass in the testicle. .
             They may also notice a feeling of heaviness in the scrotal sac or lower abdominal aching. .
             Scrotal swelling or enlargement is also a common symptom. Some patients with testicular.
             cancer will have no symptoms at all, especially in the early stage. Certain types of testicular .
             cancer (such as germ cell tumors) will secrete high levels of a hormone called Human .
             Chorionic Gonadotropis Hormone (HCG). This hormone stimulates breast development. .
             One of the uncommon symtoms for Testicular Cancer is breast tenderness or breast growth.
             Blood tests can measure HCG levels. These tests are important in determining the stages of.
             the cancer as well as diagnosis, and in follow-up of some cancers. The most common place .
             for the cancer to spread to is the lymph nodes in the posterior part of the abdomen. Therefore,.
             lower back pain is a frequent symptom of later-stage testicular cancer. If the cancer has.
             spread to the lungs, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing up a combination.
             of mucus and blood may occur.
             Most testicular cancer cases are found by the patient himself while performing an .
             unintentional self-examination. Early detection of testicular cancer relies mainly on the patient's.
             willingness to perform self-examination of the testicles on a regular basis. If the patient is .
             unwilling to perform self-examinations, one should explain to that patient that the procedure .
             could be introduced into sexual foreplay with a partner, that partner will be able to detect.


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