Testicular Cancers

Testicular cancer symptoms can be detected at early stages, but in some cases, symptoms do not appear until it becomes severe. It is very important to identify the symptoms early by conducting regular testicular self-exams.
A person should consult an oncologist if lumps or any transformation in the testicles is noticed. It should be noted that a lump does not always mean cancer. So, you need to know other symptoms as well.

Some of the common symptoms are:

• Feeling Pressure: Individuals with testicular cancer may feel pressure in one or both testicles. This pressure will be increased during urination and ejaculation.
• Testicular Heaviness: Individuals feel testicles heavy and show a feeling of fullness.
• Leg or Scrotal Swelling:  Swelling may occur in the groin, testicle, or leg due to changes in blood and fluid flow in the body.
• Breast Problems:  People having testicular cancer suffer from an overgrowth of lumps in the infected cells of the body. Infected cells discharge human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) hormone and when its level rises and accumulates in the body that can directly affect male breasts. Due to this, male breasts start to grow, a condition known as gynecomastia. This will also cause breast soreness.
• Changes in Testicles Appearance: Male testes are not identical. Testicular cancer may change one testicle having a different shape or size.
• Pain: The lumps in the testicles may also cause pain and a feeling of discomfort in the affected testicle.

Other Metastasis Symptoms

When testicular cancer spread to other parts of the body, these symptoms may start to appear

• Gynecomastia
• Headaches
• Lower back pain
• A neck mass
• An upset stomach
• Respiratory problems, such as a cough or shortness of breath. If the cough is coming with blood then it indicates that the cancer has spread to the lungs