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Just the Facts... Testicular Cancer

Source: www.mdanderson.org
Topic: Testicles
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Sort Desciption: Testicular cancer occurs when cells in the testicles grow and multiply uncontrollably, damaging surrounding tissue and interfering with the normal function of the testicle. ...

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Testicular cancer occurs when cells in the testicles grow and multiply uncontrollably, damaging surrounding tissue and interfering with the normal function of the testicle. If the disease spreads, it is still called testicular cancer. Your best chance for surviving testicular cancer is detecting it early. When detected early, there is nearly a 99 percent chance for cure. To the surprise of many young men, testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between ages 20 and 34. However, it accounts for only one percent of all cancers that occur in men. Risk Factors Many factors may influence the development of testicular cancer, including: Fate has thrown Michael Wilson a few tough curves. A lifelong athlete, he discovered a testicular lump when he was 21. Doctors told him he might never play baseball again, a sport he had played since he was three years old. Within weeks of finishing treatment, he rejoined his college team and went on to play professional baseball. age Most cases occur in men between the ages of 15 and 40, but testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men age 20 to 34. race White men are about five to 10 times more likely to develop testicular cancer than men of any other race. family or personal history Men with a family history (father, brother, son) of testicular cancer or who previously were treated for testicular cancer, are at higher risk. undescended ...

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