How To Discover If You Have Testicular Cancer

By Daphne Bowen


We all know that a cancer is formed due to the abnormal growth of our cells. Some human beings have abnormal cells since they were born and as they grow, the cells are multiplying twice faster than the normal cell growth. We get sick because of this abnormality and if this is not treated instantly, it may be the cause of our death.

Cancer grows in different parts of our bodies. But the clinical world already has listed all the common areas of the body where these abnormal cells can potentially grow. For women, they have the breast, lungs, and bowel cancer. For men, they have the lung, prostate, and testicular cancer.

But if you know how to discover these, especially with the testicular or TC, it will help you get your fear out then gain confidence in taking control of your health. With this empowerment, you could help yourself to treat your disease. With this, below are ways on how to check the sings of TC.

First you have to do a self examination. Doctors often give males an advice to check their testicles once in a month. Look for any changes that you might notice. Specifically, seek for any swelling, hardened areas, and or lumps. If you have seen or felt such, then go and visit your doctor as soon as possible.

Whenever you feel the lump is not painful, it is sure you will think that you are just okay. But this kind of mind set will definitely lead you to your early death. Yes, there are cases wherein these lumps are painful and there are cases wherein these lumps are not painful. But you should thoroughly think that any abnormal growth within our body can be considered as a potential threat of our health. Remember, many men have died because of this disease.

The doctor then conducts tests in order for the self examination result be confirmed. He has to check your testes, test your blood, and get you an ultrasound. If this is your first time to try an ultrasound, there is no need for you to worry because this one is safe.

Remember, ultrasound is commonly used to check if the fetus inside the womb of a woman is healthy. This is also a method commonly used to diagnose TC. On the other hand, the blood test is conducted to look for any tumor markers. Tumor markers are biomarkers which can later be elevated into this disease.

With the developments in clinical research and treatments, treatment for TC has been discovered. With the continuous research, it is now highly treatable even if it has already spread. But cancer is really a serious matter and the basic thing to do to avoid further complications is to visit your doctor.

Upon knowing these things, it is very vital to be aware in what you should monthly do to yourself. If you desire to live for a lot more years, take care of your health and body. If you dont do this, there is a great chance that TC will become your nightmare.




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