Facts About Testicular Cancer
What Every Man 15-40
Should Know 
- Testicular
cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and melanoma are the three most common forms of
cancer in men 15-40.
- Testicular
cancer is the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 34.
It occurs most frequently in men between the ages of 20 and 39.
- Testicular
cancer is more common in Caucasian men.
- Testicular
cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer, with cure rates
approaching 100% if detected early.
- Most
testicular cancer cases are found by men themselves when doing a self-examination
or by accident.
- There
are very few risk factors linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer making
it critical that all men, especially men aged 15-40, be aware of any changes
and conduct monthly self-checks. Any changes should be checked by a health care
specialist.
- Depending on the presentation and stage of the cancer (spread of tumor elsewhere in the body), testicular cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments.
- Like all cancers, testicular cancer can come back. Men who have had testicular cancer should see their doctor regularly and should report any unusual symptoms right away.
Learn how to do a testicular self-exam here.
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