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Testicular cancer represents only 1 per cent of all cancers in men, but it is the single biggest cause of cancer-related deaths in men aged between 15 to 35 years in the UK.

There are currently 1500 men a year that develop the disease in the UK.  Although testicular cancer is rare, it is not at all uncommon to find a lump. There are many conditions that can be easily confused with testicular cancer.

If you do find a lump DON’T panic  and you MUST book an appointment to see your doctor.

How to check your testicles

It is very important that you check your testicles monthly. Follow these steps:

• Do the self-examination lying in a warm bath or while having a long shower, as this softens the skin of the scrotum, which makes it easier to feel the testicles inside.
• Examine the scrotum, looking for any lumps on the skin or swelling inside.
• Cradle the whole scrotum and testicles in the palm of your hand and feel the difference between the testicles. One is almost larger and lying lower. This is completely normal.
• Examine each testicle in turn, and then compare them with each other. Use both hands and gently roll each testicle between thumb and forefinger.
• Check for any lumps or swellings as both testicles should be smooth except where the duct that carries sperm to the penis, the epididymis , runs. This lies along the top and back of the testicle and normally feel bumpy.

Signs to watch out for:

• A lump in one testicle.
• Pain and tenderness in either testicle.
• Discharge or pus from the penis.
• Blood in the sperm at ejaculation.
• A build-up of fluid inside the scrotum.
• A heavy or dragging feeling in the groin or scrotum.
• An increase in size of a testicle (One testicle is normally larger than the other but the size and shape should remain more or less the same).

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-testicle/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Above is the link to NHS testicular cancer advice.