Prostate Cancer
Testicular Self-Exam

If you find a lump and need a physician, call 904.202.CARE (2273).
This self-exam is not a substitute for periodic examinations by a qualified physician.

A simple, three-minute self-examination once a month can detect one of the cancers most common among men age 15-34. If detected early, testicular cancer is often easily cured. The best time to check yourself is while in the shower or after a warm bath. Fingers glide over soapy skin, making it easier to concentrate on the texture underneath. The heat causes the skin to relax, making the exam easier.

Step One: Start by examining your testicles. Slowly roll the testicle between the thumb and fingers, applying slight pressure. Try to find hard, painless lumps. Step Two: Now examine your epididymis. This comma-shaped cord is behind each testicle. It may be tender to the touch. It’s also the location of the most non-cancerous problems. Step Three:Continue by examining the vas (the sperm-carrying tube that runs up from your epididymis). The vas normally feels like a firm, movable smooth tube. Step Four: Now repeat the exam on the other side.

What are the symptoms?
In early stages, testicular cancer may be unnoticeable. When symptoms do occur they include:

• Lump on the testicle
• Slight enlargement of one of the testes
• Heavy sensation in testicles or groin
• Dull ache in lower abdomen or groin

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