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Created January 2008
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Testicular cancer
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Andrology Australia
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Testicular cancer is a condition where the cells within the testis grow and divide abnormally and a tumour grows in the testis. Contents: Facts, Causes, Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Support
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Aug 2008
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Testicular self examination
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Queensland Health
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Any male aged 15 years or older should self examine their testicles for lumps every month. The test takes only a few minutes and is easy to do. Most lumps are not cancer, but any lump should be immediately checked by a doctor or health professional.
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Apr 2008
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Testicular cancer
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Queensland Health
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Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged between 15 and 45 years. Testicular cancer is a condition where the cells in the testis grow and divide abnormally and a tumour grows in the testis. The testicles are two glands found in the scrotum that produce sperm and hormones.
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Apr 2008
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Testicular self examination
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Men with an increased risk of testicular cancer should regularly examine their testicles for unusual lumps or swellings. Testicular self-examination (TSE) only takes a few minutes and can help detect testicular cancer in its earlier stages.
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Nov 2007
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Testicular cancer
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Better Health Channel
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Testicular cancer is not a common cancer. In Victoria, about 140 males are diagnosed with this cancer each year. It is most common in men aged between 25 and 44 years. Early diagnosis and treatment can cure almost all cases of testicular cancer.
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Oct 2007
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Sexual health
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Some facts about sex and your health...
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| Title: |
Testes self-examination
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Cancer of the testes (balls) is not common and treatment is usually very successful. It is more common in boys or men who had an undescended testis (ie the testis was not in the scrotum and needed to be operated on to bring it down).
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May 2007
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Penis cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Most penile cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (cancers that begin in flat cells lining the penis).
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| Date: |
Mar 2007
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Testicular cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Around 190 men are affected by testicular cancer in Victoria each year but most men diagnosed with testicular cancer will be cured.
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| Date: |
Mar 2007
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Testicular self-examination
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
Testicular cancer has a very good cure rate if found and treated early. Monthly self-examinations of the testes to check for lumps or swellings are recommended for young men, particularly those in the at risk category.
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Sep 2006
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| Title: |
Testicular cancer
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Cancer that develops in a testicle is called testicular cancer. Usually only one testicle is affected, but if left untreated the cancer may spread throughout the body.
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Jul 2006
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Testicular self-examination (TSE)
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer when detected early and treated promptly.
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| Date: |
May 2006
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Sperm storage
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
Even though surgical removal of one testis does not affect the sperm-producing ability of the remaining testis, both radiotherapy and chemotherapy can lower sperm counts temporarily or permanently.
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| Date: |
Nov 2005
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Testicular lumps
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| Publisher: |
Andrology Australia
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A hard lump in either testis is the usual symptom of testicular cancer.
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| Date: |
Nov 2005
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