Testicular Cancer
mirror. Check for any swelling on the scrotum skin.
* Examine each testicle with both hands. Place the index and middle finger under the testicle with the thumbs placed on top. Roll the testicle gently between the thumbs and fingers. Don't be alarmed if one testicle seems slightly larger than the other, that's normal.
* Find the Epididymis, the soft tubelike structure behind the testicle that collects and carries sperm. If you are familiar with this structure, you won't mistake it for a suspicious lump. Cancerous lumps usually are found on the side of the testicles but can show up on the front.
* If you find a lump, see a doctor right away. The abnormality may not be cancer, but if it is, the chances are great it can spread if not stopped by treatment. Only a doctor can make a positive diagnosis.
Fear shouldn't keep men from doing the TSE. Men need not feel self-conscious about touching themselves there. It only takes a few seconds for them to tell if everything is fine, they shouldn't be afraid to say something. Wishing it away doesn't make it go away.
With that last note I will end this weeks article, untill next time, my thoughts and prayers are with you. L.P.
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