How do you check for testicular cancer?

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a friend thought he had it and went for a test and that got me thinking that I dont actually know how to check for it.

I guess it's like having a third testicle or something?

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Not sure how to really advise you without turning this into a medical thread.

Basically you have to feel around all your balls and follow the little tube at the back of your balls upward towards where it meets your schwang.
 
pea shaped lump i think...

walk into the doc's and you will find a flyer with info, you don't need to talk to anyone, just browse the flyers and pick what ever ones up you fancy
 
I went to the docs about this a few months back as I thought I could feel a lump. Luckily it turned out to be nothing dangerous. Apparently there would be a lump on your testicle so you need to actually fondle yourself to see what they are supposed to feel like.
 
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=85&sectionId=20102 said:
All men should examine their testicles once a month. The best place is in or after a warm bath or shower when the scrotal skin is relaxed. Using both hands, each testicle should be gently rolled between the thumb and index finger to find any lumps or irregular areas. You may want to ask your partner to help you.

You may be more at risk of testicular cancer if you have an undescended testicle, a family history of the disease or a previous testicular tumour. In these situations, it is very important to carry out self-examination at least once a month, and report any changes to your GP.

One testicle is usually bigger than the other. All men have a lumpy tubular structure on the back of the testicle called the epididymis (where sperm is stored) and a small firm tube which passes from the testicle into the groin called the vas deferens (where sperm is transported). When you get used to how your testicles feel you will recognise these parts and not mistake them for anything abnormal.
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Search on Youtube for Rachel Stevens Cancer. That'll show you how you check for it. Was watching it in the office today! :)
 
Mr Joshua said:
The more threads I see by iBot the more I'm convinced he's a wind up merchant, is it only me?
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Eh?

Okay, I'll have a fondle around when I have a bath next.
 
eXSBass said:
What shape are they meant to be anyway?
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Everyone is going to be slightly different but as far as im aware they should be like an elongated egg shape bit like those 2 funny shaped magnets people used to throw in the air and spin if youve ever seen them
 
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