If you've been searching for a comprehensive source of information on testicular cancer, Cancerpage.com offers understandable explanations on prevention, screening and treatments.
Cancerpage.com provides more than 25 cancer sections, and the one on Testicular Cancer has information on prevention, screening, the illness and treatment. According to the site, some people may be at a higher risk for developing certain types of cancer because of family history, environmental exposure, lifestyle or other factors.
The site says a man should consult a doctor if there's any swelling in the scrotum. If the scrotum doesn't feel normal, the doctor may perform an ultrasound examination, which uses sound waves to make a picture of the inside of the testes.
Cancer of the testicle is the most common cancer in men 15 to 35 years old, Cancerpage.com says. The site also provides definitions, such as what are malignant and benign tumors, and explains other stages of the cancer.
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