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Follow the links below to find information about male genital cancers, including testicular and prostate cancers.
Updated February 2009
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Testicular cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Around 154 men are affected by testicular cancer in Victoria each year but most men diagnosed with testicular cancer will be cured.
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Jun 2009
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Testicular cancer
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Better Health Channel
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Testicular cancer is not a common cancer. Most testicular lumps are not cancer but it is important to see your doctor. Symptoms of testicular cancer may include a swelling or lump in the testicle, usually painless. Other symptoms may include a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum and persistent ache in the lower abdomen or affected testicle. Early diagnosis and treatment can cure almost all cases of testicular cancer.
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May 2009
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Testicular cancer - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Find out about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for testicular cancer.
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May 2009
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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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Feb 2009
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Testicular self examination
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Better Health Channel
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Testicular self-examination (TSE) only takes a few minutes and can help detect testicular cancer in its earlier stages. Symptoms of testicular cancer include a painless testicular lump, a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum, and a persistent ache in the lower abdomen or affected testicle. Most lumps are not testicular cancer but should be reported to a doctor.
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Dec 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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Penis cancer
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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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 self-examination
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Andrology Australia
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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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Sperm storage
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Andrology Australia
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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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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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Testicular cancer
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Australia
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| Description: |
The Cancer Council Australia's position statement on testicular cancer
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Aug 2004
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