Self-Exam for Testicular Cancer

Women do it all the time - men not so much - although both could benefit from self-screening for cancer.

"Women are very comfortable doing breast examinations; men are less comfortable in a testicular examination," says Dr. Meir Daller. Dr. Daller is a urologist on staff of Lee Memorial Health System.

But testicular cancer is on the rise. From 1973 to 1992, rates increased by more than 50%. There are very few symptoms other than a lump.

"Testicular cancer is what I call painless mass. Most of the time you don't have any sign or symptom beside the mass. So you are not going to have any achiness or fever or tiredness," says Dr. Daller.

Often called a young man's cancer, it is most common between the ages of 15 and 40. An age when men are less likely to think about cancer.

"Men are embarrassed by the cancer and present to the doctor quite late. Most men at the age of 30- 40 feel that they're immune from health issues," says Dr. Daller.

The self-exam comes down to knowing what feels normal for your body. Experts suggest feeling for lumps in the shower when the body is relaxed.

"It's the easiest exam to do. Every man knows how his body feels, what's normal and what's abnormal," says Dr. Daller.

The cure rate for this form of cancer is extremely high. If caught early the 5-year survival rate is 99%.

"Very few people are dying of testicular cancer. The majority of the patients are cured. But it depends when we caught the cancer," says Dr. Daller.

Making it a good reason to get a handle on your health.

Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, FL is the largest network of medical care facilities in Southwest Florida and is highly respected for its expertise, innovation and quality of care. For nearly a century, we've been providing our community with everything from primary care treatment to highly specialized care services and robotic assisted surgeries.

[masterreach]

That’s my mom Amy! This was her first gig as a reporter

[littlekid]

Why don’t schools teach kids about testicular cancer and that more I’ve only got told bout it once and it’ll help kids to check the balls reguarly

[dawonfields]

Cool we should tell every guy to check then selves down there and my self as well

[Mr_Chuckles]

I have a lump on side of testicle, around 5mm. Just back from urologist and he said it is a "tunica cyst". They are typically found on the surface and are soft to hard and often a bit irregular. Most important is that they are ON THE SURFACE. Confirmed with ultrasound. Just thought I would let you all know as I had not seen them mentioned before. ALWAYS have a lump examined if in doubt!

[kevcom]

Amazing the video it’s titled “self exam for testicular cancer” but does nothing to explain how to do a self exam for testicular cancer only says you should and showers are good

[AlejandroGarcia-myhb]

1:18 5 year survival rate? Wtf does that mean!?

[denvermarvelous]

Speaking from experience if your concerned or just worried dont hesitate go to your doctor. My doctor was a female so i was really hesitant on going to get it checked out and kept saying to myself if it doesnt go away in a week ill go. But its better to go right away and no one will get mad or say anything if it isnt anything. Just being safe, cancer is no joke. My female doctor didnt even touch it she sent me to see a urologist and i got a ultra sound. And they never see your penis just the testicles.

[graymirrow]

The frequency that's connected to the spring steel that your bed chair and vehicle has gives you a comfortable place to sit and lie. The wires only have to come in the vicinity of the metal that is also used in instruments 🎸. Imagine a car system crank up competition and it's the same but without speakers to hear the vibrations and tones are so rapid you will not feel it. But like a microwave in a slow cooking mode. Now don't be alarmed if the wires are not discovered because its also a great material that antennas are built from and the transmitter will match the metals and you just crested the first remote control which now works magically with lights that you can't see but you want to argue that the light isn't there and the way cancer becomes cancer is repeated cells reincarnated just too many times and you want to argue about reincarnation well you will be the first to know if you don't check the bed furniture and car seat because your butt is only o inch from the sounds of? It doesn't matter to your body but the people who planted it in there have a good laugh while you are being ripped apart from the Beach Boys Good Vibrations song. I'm truly sorry 💔 please check and save your family. Population control is the only thing they could think of to horde more than they could ever enjoy. So you can imagine what is left to enjoy. The same reason why Saint Jude isn't spelled with the Saint instead St. Because they should know the cause of this that I swear by and X-Mas is the example again. I can go on with more details that will stress you out to the point you don't check your furniture so get off the phone and check immediately and your baby has a thin skull 💀. Please check and confirm the safety from this dark technology.

[michealmcnally]

Bro I’m so scared...I’m not sure if I have it or not.

[gpalmer]

Why not also inform people of how they should check!

[ll-mwep]

I found small ball next to my right nut and There is a sharp pain randomly I’m scared what is it please help

[thrilledadventure.]

Hi guys mera ek andh kosh pe 2 or chote chote matar jeshe andh or hai ye Kish chij ke lakchhan hai ..

[aidenhaney]

I have a painless floating lump in my sack and I don’t know what it could be

[casesusa]

i have a large painless lump, as if a third testicle.... i am 59 years old... what should i do?

[afifajaman]

My testis does pain.what can i do?.i can't Understand.

[valmawiamizotlangval]

my testis pain after i ejacute and it does not go way pain what sign is this

[scottharrison]

I must appreciate Dr James from you tube for curing me of my hiv

[Harry-xhgb]

Someone help, if I feel a small lump on the tip of my ball and it is painless unless I squeeze it, do I have testicular cancer, I have a small lump but I’m not sure if my ball twisted or if it’s a tumor