Testicular cancer is when abnormal cells in a testicle start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way.
The most common type of testicular cancer is germ cell testicular cancer which accounts for 95% of cases. There are two main types; seminomas and non-seminomas.
Symptoms of testicular cancer can include:
See a GP if you notice a swelling, lump or any other change in one of your testicles.
Lumps within the scrotum can have many different causes, and testicular cancer is rare.
False - Having a vasectomy does not increase the risk of getting testicular cancer.
2. Myth: “Getting an injury to a testicle increases your risk of cancer”
False - There is no evidence to suggest that injury to a testicle increases your risk of getting cancer. But an injury to a testicle or to the groin may bring it as a concern to your doctor’s attention.
False - Though older people can get testicular cancer, most diagnoses are of men aged between 15 and 49 years old.
False - Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer, and the outlook is one of the best for cancers. Almost all men who are treated for testicular germ cell tumours are cured, and it's rare for the cancer to return more than 5 years later.
False - Testicular cancer is a relatively rare type of cancer, accounting for just 1% of all cancers that occur in men. Around 2,300 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year in the UK.