Do you know how to self-check for testicular cancer?

According to a global study conducted by the international data analysis company YouGov, surveying 2,500 men in the “at-risk” age range between 18 and 34 years old, more than 62% did not know how to self-monitor. tra testicular canceraccording to the British daily Express.

Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in young men Shutterstock

Currently the global organization of health Movember men are raising awareness about the symptoms of this condition.

Global director of cancer Movember’s testicles, says expert Sam Gledhill, luckily, the survival rate is high if the disease is detected early. But many young men think it is a disease of the elderly and are not interested in getting tested.

All men in their 20s and 30s should learn what their testicles look like.

Simple way to self-check for testicular cancer

It’s best to test in the shower, Gledhill advises. Carefully and gently roll each “ball” with 2 fingers, checking for any changes or irregularities, according to Express.

If you feel pain or strange sensations, you should check with your doctor.

The Movember Foundation points out that more than 90% of testicular cancers start in cells that make sperm (ie germ cells).

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) points out that testicular cancer can lead to “painless swelling or a lump in one of the testicles”.

Note that the bump or lump can be as small as a pea.

Use 2 fingers carefully and gently roll each “ball”, check for any changes or irregularities Shutterstock

The testicles may have a different shape or texture than usual.

“It’s important to be aware of what is normal, to recognize the unusual, if there is one,” the NHS said.

Tumors can also make hard testicles than. Two different testicles may also be noticed. The condition can also lead to “dull or sharp pain in the testicles or scrotum,” intermittent pain.

Also, note the “heavy feeling in the scrotum”.

Are all the lumps and swellings cancerous?

In many cases, lumps and swelling can also be a sign of another condition.

If cancer is detected, the earlier it is treated, the greater the chance of being completely cured Express.