5 dangerous symptoms of testicular cancer that men often ignore

Testicular cancer has a very good prognosis if detected early. With timely treatment, the patient's 5-year survival rate can reach 95-99%.

Testicular cancer is especially common in young men aged 15–35. The danger is that many early symptoms are easily overlooked because they are not obvious, such as only mild pain or even no pain, according to the health website Verywell Health (USA).

Persistent fatigue accompanied by sudden weight loss requires a doctor's examination regardless of the cause.

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Here are symptoms that men with testicular cancer easily ignore:

Dull pain in groin, lower abdomen, lower back

Testicular cancer can cause a dull ache in the groin, lower abdomen, or lower back. This symptom is often mistaken for pain from digestive problems, muscle tension, or nerve pain.

When cancer progresses, such as metastasizing to the lymph nodes, the patient may also experience back pain or abdominal pain. Because of the mild pain at first, the patient may easily ignore the symptoms and only discover them at a late stage.

Breasts increase in size or become painful

Some testicular tumors can produce the hormone β-hCG, leading to increased breast size or pain in men. This is a symptom that is easily overlooked because men often do not think that abnormalities in the breasts are related to the testicles. Therefore, experts recommend that when abnormalities appear simultaneously in the breasts and testicles, men should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Unexplained weight loss

Sudden weight loss and persistent fatigue are sometimes signs of testicular cancer. In addition, the patient may also have systemic symptoms such as low-grade fever, joint pain or flu-like discomfort.

These symptoms can easily be mistaken for common illnesses. If the condition does not improve after a few days, regardless of the cause, you should go to the hospital for a check-up.

Lump in testicle

One of the most common signs of testicular cancer is a lump in the testicle. This lump is usually painless. Because it is painless, many people will not detect a lump in the testicle. Even if they do detect it, it is easy to ignore it, thinking it is a cyst or some other common problem.

However, the Cleveland Clinic, a non-profit medical center in the US, said that this is the first and most important sign that requires medical examination. Experts advise not to delay examination even if the lump is not painful. The longer men wait, the higher the risk of cancer spreading, making treatment more difficult.

Feeling of heaviness, tightness, or hardness in the scrotum

Many testicular cancer patients experience a feeling of heaviness or fullness in the scrotum. This is an easy symptom to ignore because it seems normal if it is not accompanied by obvious pain or swelling. If this symptom lasts longer than 2 weeks, you should see a doctor, according to Verywell Health .

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