#TalkingBollocks

If you have any of the symptoms of testicular cancer, or have discovered anything not normal for you – then you must visit a medical professional.

Don’t let embarrassment kill you, don’t be afraid to talk bollocks.

KEY RISK FACTORS

Family history – if your brother or father had testicular cancer you are 4-8 times more likely to develop it

Previous testicular cancer – if you have previously been diagnosed with testicular cancer you are 12-18 times more likely to develop cancer in the remaining testicle (it’s important to attend follow-up appointments)

Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) – the risk is greater in men where the condition isn’t corrected, or who haven’t had the surgery by age 11-13

The best time to check your balls is during, or just after, a hot bath or shower. This is when the balls are relaxed, making it much easier to check!

Check one testicle at a time using both hands (after a hot bath or shower)

Firmly but gently roll your testicle between your thumb and fingers (don’t squeeze too hard!)

Get to know your Epididymis (your sperm cord – which can be rather tender)

Feel for the signs & symptoms of testicular cancer – or anything not normal for you (it’s normal for one to be bigger)

Testicular cancer is 96% curable if detected early – meaning men surviving 5 years or more

Are diagnosed with testicular cancer every year in the UK – that’s more than 6 per day

Incidence rates have increased by more than a quarter since the early 1990's

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-45 - with the highest rates in men ages 30-34

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