Breasts & Balls
Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer amongst young men between the ages of 20 and 35, although it can develop in boys as young as 15. Between the ages of 15 and 50, about 1 man in every 500 will develop this problem. Currently about 1600 men a year develop the disease in the UK. Most (more than 90%) of testicular cancers can be cured if caught at an early stage. Even when these tumours spread they can still be cured in over 80% of cases and large volume tumours can be cured in 50% of cases.
Symptoms:
• A lump in either testicle or an enlargement of a testicle.
• Any feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.
• A dull ache in the abdomen or groin.
• A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum.
• Enlargement or tenderness of the nipples.
• If you notice any of these, or if you're worried and just want some reassurance that everything is OK, then ask your doctor to check you. Don't ignore any changes or concerns.
For loads more info on testicular cancer including a step-by-step guide to checking your testicles you can visit Phil Morris's Testicular Cancer Website:
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in females. Approximately 15,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK. While this figure seems high, recent developments in drug treatment now mean the majority of sufferers go on to make a full recovery (although recurrence is a possibility), and most breast tumours do turn out to be benign. It is important to try and identify and treat the problem early, so young women (and men - approximately 250 men in the UK get breast cancer each year) should check themselves regularly.
Changes to be aware of:
• Size - it may be that one breast has become noticeably larger or noticeably lower
• Inverted nipple
• Nipple rash
• Nipple discharge
• Dimpling of the skin
• Swelling under the armpit or around your collarbone
• A lump or thickening in the breast
• Constant pain in a part of the breast or in the armpit
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