Male Genital Cancers

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Reviewed March 2011

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Title:   Testicular cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Testicular cancer is an uncommon cancer. Most testicular lumps are not cancer but if you feel an unusual change in your testicle see your doctor. Symptoms include a swelling or lump in the testicle, heaviness in the scrotum and an ache in the lower abdomen or affected testicle. Early diagnosis and treatment can cure most cases.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Testicular self examination
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Testicular cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council's position statement provides background information about testicular cancer including symptoms, detection and treatment.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Testicular cancer
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Testicular cancer is a condition where the cells within the testis grow and divide abnormally and a tumour grows in the testis.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Testicular cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Around 154 men are affected by testicular cancer in Victoria each year but most men diagnosed with testicular cancer will be cured.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Cancer of the penis (squamous cell carcinoma of the penis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Penile cancer arises on the penis. The usual location for the malignancy is in the glans, corona and/or frenulum.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Testicular cancer (teratoma of the testicle)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer (teratoma of the testicle). Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Testicular cancer (seminoma of the testicle)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of testicular cancer (seminoma of the testicle) by professional health specialists.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Screening for testicular cancer
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Testicular cancer commonly affects men aged between 20 and 35 years. It accounts up to 2% of cancers diagnosed in men, although the lifetime risk of mortality is less than 1%. Screening for testicular cancer is commonly performed by physician, who perfo...
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Early detection of testicular cancer
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Early detection of testicular cancer, male self test check up of urogenital system for detecting testicular cancer
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 43 - Anxiety disorders and depression in men with testicular cancer
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet discusses the link between testicular cancer, depression and anxiety. Includes information on the signs of depression, treatments for anxiety and depression and where to get help.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Testes self-examination
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Testicular self-examination
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
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.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Testicular cancer - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for testicular cancer.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Testicular self-examination (TSE) - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer when detected early and treated promptly.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Testicular self examination
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Testicular cancer
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Penis cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Most penile cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (cancers that begin in flat cells lining the penis).
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Testicular lumps
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   A hard lump in either testis is the usual symptom of testicular cancer.
Date:   Nov 2005
Title:   Sperm storage
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
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.
Date:   Nov 2005

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