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2. Testicular Self ExaminationTry this at homeEarly detection and treatment can prevent the spread oftesticular cancer! 3. What is Testicular Self Examination?It is an examination of the testicles. They are found under the penis ( inside the scrotum) They produce sperm and a male hormone- testosterone. Try this at home 4. Hold your penis up,Try this at homechecking one testicle . Hold it between the thumbs andfingers and gently roll it- noting anyhard lumps or smooth roundedbumps. Note also if there is any change inthe size, shape or consistency of thetesticle.Repeat 5. A normal testicle will contain bloodvessels and other structures thatmay be confusing. By performingthe self exam each month you willnotice any changes. 6. Each testicle shouldfeel firm,but not.Always ask your doctor ifYou have any questions. 7. One testicle can be lower or slightly larger than the other.This is NORMAL!!Always ask your doctor if you have any questions. 8. About 8,590 new cases of testicular cancer will bediagnosed. About 360 men will die of testicular cancer 9. Fact:Testicular cancer is not common; amans lifetime chance of developingtesticular cancer is about 1 in 270. Try this at home Treatment is very successful - the risk very low: about 1 in 5,000 10. A history of testicular cancer in your family Previous testicular tumor Undescended testicle Being a teenager or young man (to about 35 years old) Try this at home 11. You cant feel one (or both)testicle/s. A soft mass of tubes -- it could be a dilated veins There is pain or swelling in the scrotum -- it may be an infection Sudden, severe (acute) pain in the scrotum or testicle is an emergency. If you experience such pain, seek immediate medical attention.A lump on the testicle is often the first sign of testicularcancer. If you find a lump, see a doctor right away. 12. Monthly self-examinations willenable you to learn what isnormal for you -helping you toobserve any changes..Always report any changes toyour physician right away 13. American Cancer Society. (2012). American Cancer Society. Retrieved 2012, fromhttp://www.cancer.org/Cancer/TesticularCancer/MoreInformation/DoIHaveTesticularCancer/do-i-have-testicular-cancer-self-examBrassington, C., Dailey, C., Eagle, S., & Goretti, C. (2009). The Professional MedicalAssistant. Philadelphia: F.A.Davis Company.Testicular cancer. (2012, January 20). American Cancer Society. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003142-pdf.pdfTesticular self-examination. (2009, September 22). UCSF Medical Center. Retrievedfrom http://www.ucsfhealth.org/tests/003909.htmlShaw J. Diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer. Am Fam Physician.2008;77(4):469-474, 475-476U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Testicular Cancer: RecommendationStatement. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; February 2004. 14. Dedicated to the men in my life: