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well, I think that I my have hit my left testicle, the next day it seemed to have swollen. that night I notice a lump on the top of it. I have made a appointment with a doctor.

how long does it take to spread?

is it common for black men to develope it?
what else could it be besides cancer?

Actually no it is not common for black men to have testicular cancer, I believe it’s more common in Caucasian and Latino men 15-35 years old but that still does not rule you out. If the growth is on top of the testicle and not within it’s most likely a cyst in which doctors will either do nothing or will remove it depending on how bad it’s bothering you.

What the doctor will typically do is perform an ultrasound to better observe the growth and determine if it is within the testicle or not. If it is within then the doctor will most likely remove the testicle ASAP. After the pathology and blood tests they will then determine whether cancer cells were released into your lymph nodes. Depending on the amount and stage of the cancer (if any) the doctor will schedule chemo or radiation therapy. Don’t worry though it sounds worse than it is, you have about a 95% chance of survival. The ability of you having kids in the future however, depends on how much treatment from radiation or chemo you will need.

I just want to know, and I’m about to turn 13 and I’m going through puberty. Any fellow teens or adults who remember this stage help! And if testicular cancer can occur, what are the symptoms and is it contagious and deadly? Thanks a lot!

Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in young men between the ages of 15 and 35, but the disease also occurs in other age groups, so all men should be aware of its symptoms. While testicular cancer is common among young men, young men typically do not develop any kind of cancer, so overall, testicular cancer is a relatively rare disease. This form of cancer is almost always curable if it is found early. Most testicular cancers are found by men themselves, either as a painless lump, a hardening or change in size of the testicle, or pain in the testicle. Children born with an undescended testicle have an increased risk of getting testicular cancer, regardless of whether surgery is done to correct the problem. However, the surgery should still be done to preserve fertility. The theory is that the increased risk of testicular cancer is due to whatever caused the undescended testicle, not just by the fact that the testicle was undescended so enjoy playing with your little bugger

I’ve heard studies of 20-ish men with laptop’s. They say it can cause reduced sperm count and possibly Testicular Cancer. Does anyone know if this is true?

20 people is not in the least bit credible. There’s no real evidence that laptops cause any problems. There’s no reason for them either- laptops aren’t radioactive. They emit nothing in any harmful spectrum.

I was just wondering how testicular cancer is caused, and what are signs of it?

Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction.

Testicular cancer can result in a number of signs and SYMPTOMS. These may include:

-A lump or enlargement in either testicle
-A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
-A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
-A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
-Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
-Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
-Unexplained fatigue or a general feeling of not being well
-Cancer usually affects only one testicle.

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS-

-Nearly all testicular cancers begin in the germ cells — the cells in the testicles that produce immature sperm. What causes germ cells to become abnormal and develop into cancer isn’t known.

-An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism). The testes form in the abdominal area during fetal development and usually descend into the scrotum before birth. Men who have a testicle that never descended are at greater risk of testicular cancer than are other men are. The risk remains, even if the testicle has been surgically relocated to the scrotum. Still, the majority of men who develop testicular cancer don’t have a history of undescended testicles.

-Abnormal testicle development. Conditions that cause testicles to develop abnormally, such as Klinefelter’s syndrome, may increase your risk of testicular cancer.

-Family history. If other family members have had testicular cancer, you may have an increased risk.

-Age. Testicular cancer affects teens and younger men, particularly those between ages 15 and 34. However, it can occur at any age.
Race. Testicular cancer is more common in white men than in black men. The reason for racial differences in the incidence of testicular cancer is unknown. -

i have two symptoms of prostate cancer they are dribbling after peeing and i need to urinate more often but im 16 should i be worried and go to the doctor?

It is beyond unlikely that you have prostate cancer. It’s extremely rare in men under 50, and so rare in young men that there are no statistics available for the disease incidence in men under 35.

Over 80% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are over 65 and half of all cases occur in men over 75.

Playing with your balls is every man’s favourite pastime so what not do something useful why you’re at it…like check for cancer. It’s an easy guide to follow. Gentleman, grab those nuts!

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Everyman testicular cancer charity viral from Adam & Dave at DLKW, featuring Dermot O’Leary. Directed by Ben Greggor.

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Testicles are probably the last place any man would want to make a dire discovery, like a cancer. Yet testicular cancer is the second most common cancer among men aged between 16 and 35. Reporter Antoinette Chiha also explores why some guys hate visiting a doctor.

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I know a little bit actually helps a mans prostate but does too much of it damage it or cause prostate cancer or other problems later in life.

If you think about it so many ageing men have it

It’s true that prostate problems usually affect men in later life, but this is not as a result of excessive masturbation. In fact, recent studies show that young men who masturbate at least five times a week are less likely to develop prostate problems in later life.

ok first and foremost, sorry about the abbriviations at the end of the question, it turned out the question was too long so i had to make it smaller. now, I know that for men, if you have the laptop on your lap too long the heat from it damages your scrotum and you can’t have children (this is true i researched it) but can its radiation cause prostate cancer?

I’ve never heard of any radiation coming from laptops, and as far as the heat causing sterility, you’d have to have the laptop on your lap 24/7 for it to have that effect.
Hope this helps