In some people, testicular cancer does not cause any noticeable symptoms, and it may be found during tests for other conditions. When there are symptoms, the most common ones are:
- a lump or swelling in the testicle (often painless)
- a change in the size or shape of the testicle.
Less common symptoms include:
- a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum or unevenness between the testicles
- a pain or ache in the lower abdomen, testicle or scrotum
- swollen or tender breast tissue
- back pain
- stomach-aches.
Not everyone with these symptoms has testicular cancer. However, it is important to have any lump in your testicles or any ongoing symptoms checked by your doctor.
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A/Prof Peter Grimison, Medical Oncologist, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW; Marc Diocera, Genitourinary Nurse Consultant, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC; A/Prof Peter Heathcote, Urologist, Brisbane Urology Clinic, QLD; Dr Michael Huo, Radiation Oncologist, Princess Alexandra Hospital, QLD; A/Prof Joseph McKendrick, Medical Oncologist, Epworth Eastern Hospital, VIC; Dr Tonia Mezzini, Sexual Health Physician, East Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SA; Dominic Oen, Clinical Psychologist, Bankstown Cancer Centre, NSW; Dr Benjamin Thomas, Urological Surgeon, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and The University of Melbourne, VIC; Paul Zawa, Consumer.
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