Testes ... one ... two
Posted on May 12th 2008 5:22PM by Chris Sparling
What is it about us guys that makes us so bent on fixing, shifting, adjusting, and grabbing our crotches? A question for the ages, perhaps. Maybe it's because we're subconsciously aware of the need to be checking for signs of testicular cancer (by the way, guys -- feel free to use that excuse the next time you get caught with your pants down).All joking aside, testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in males ages 15 to 34, making a monthly testicular self-examination extremely important. Unlike some other forms of cancer, testicular cancer can be somewhat asymptomatic, save for the growth of a lump on the testicle or the slight enlargement of the testes. This, again, is what makes the regular self-examination of the utmost importance.
Early detection of testicular cancer is vital to ensuring that all treatment options can be made available. For more detailed information on self-examinations, as well as the disease itself, visit the National Institutes of Health's website by clicking here.
