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Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer develops in the testicles (testes), the male reproductive glands. The testicles are located in the membranous pouch below the penis (scrotum) and are suspended from the body by the spermatic cord. They produce male reproductive cells (sperm) and testosterone.

Symptoms:

o       Lump in the testicle.

o       Swelling.

o       Hardness.

o       Feeling of heaviness.

Treatment Options:

o       Remove the testes

o       Radiation

o       Chemotherapy