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www.mcare.org Cancer of the testicles, the primary male sex glands, accounts for only about 1 percent of all cancers in men. It is, though, the most common type of cancer in males aged 20 to 35, but can occur in other age groups. It strikes about 5,000 males a year. Often, only one testicle is affected. The cause of testicular cancer is not known. Risk factors, though, have been given. These are : • Undescended testicles (that are not cor- rected) in infants and young children. (Parents should see that their infant boys are checked at birth for undescended tes- ticles.) • A family history of testicular cancer • Having an identical twin with tes- ticular cancer • Injury to the scrotum Testicular cancer is almost always curable if it is found and treated early. Surgery is done to remove the testicle. Other things can further ...

POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE April 1999 © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc 1 Unlike many types of cancer , testicular cancer most often affects young adults. In fact, it is the most common cancer in males between ages 15 and 35. The good news is that treatment is usually very successful. Examination for testicular cancer will probably be included in any physical examinations that you receive at a doctor’s office, but you should examine yourself regularly as well. Are certain males at risk for testicular cancer ? A testis that has not fully descended into the scrotum (a condition called cryp- torchidism, which means “hidden testis”) is the single greatest risk factor. Males with a testis that is located completely within the abdomen (so it cannot be felt at all during palpation) are at especially high risk. An undescended testis increases the risk of cancer in the other testis as ...

Cancer of the testes, or testicular cancer , is the second most common cancer in men 15-45 years of age. Each year, about 560 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer in Australia, and 31 will die from the disease. In the ACT 13 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year. What are the testes? • Testicles form part of the male reproductive system. The testicles are two small oval shaped organs suspended below the penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. • From the age of puberty, the testicles produce sperm which can fertilise ova (eggs) usually following sexual intercourse. • Testicles also produce the male hormone called testosterone which is responsible for the male characteristics such as facial hair growth, a deep voice, muscle development and the ability to have an erection. What is cancer ? Cancer is ...

53 NEEDS MEN’S WELLNESS Cancer of the testicles most often develops in young men between the ages of 15 to 34. While cancer happening in such young men might seem fairly ominous, testicular cancer is almost always curable if found early. Even when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (or metastasized) treatment can still be fairly effective. Men frequently find the presence of testicular cancer themselves, either by chance or during a testicular self- examination (TSE). After ruling out the possibility of an infection or other health problems that can also cause these symptoms, cancer is generally suspected. As in most cancers, including testicular cancer , a biopsy (the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the living body) is needed to make a definite diagnosis. However, in the case ...

Accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. Reference: Medscape.com on the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.medscape.com/ for more information. The Leading Cancer of Young Men Testicular cancer occurs most commonly in young males between the ages of 16 to 35. Males with a history of late descending or undescended testicles have a higher risk of developing testicular cancer . The testicles develop inside the stomach of unborn males. The testicles then begin to descend at birth or during the first year. Late descending testicles usually develop toward the end of the first year or beginning of the second year. If the testicles do not descend by then, surgery is required to assist this process. Testicular cancer can affect everyone, even famous athletes. In 1993, Philadelphia baseball player John Kruk was diagnosed with testicular ...

Center for Environmental Health Studies (617) 482-9485 44 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210 http://www.jsi.com * Findings were statistically significant (strong evidence) + Evidence of a dose-response relationship (strongest evidence) Page 96 Testicular Cancer and Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Summary: Evidence varies on whether there may be an connection between testicular cancer and exposure to ionizing radiation. This connection is supported by some evidence from studies of nuclear workers in England who have been exposed to ionizing radiation. The National Research Council’s, on the other hand, has determined that the testis are relatively insensitive to ionizing radiation. Testicular cancer is not designated as a “specified” cancer under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Historically, ...

The Marie Keating Foundation has been established to provide cancer information and awareness free of charge to the general public throughout Ireland. Our Mobile Units carry information on Breast, Testicular , Prostate, Bowel, Lung, Skin, Ovarian and Cervical cancer . Our service is provided through our registered Nurses on board the Units, leaflet information, teaching aids, presentations, exhibitions and seminars. The Marie Keating Foundation offers Medical and Nursing Scholarships. Our future projects include Marie Keating Foundation waiting rooms within Cancer Care Hospitals. As the Marie Keating Foundation is not government funded we depend on private and corporate donations. We at the Marie Keating Foundation would like to thank Breast Check, The Irish Cancer Society, Action Cancer Northern Ireland, Cancer Research UK and health care professionals specializing in cancer ...

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Guide to Testicular Awareness Know your body and keep it safe Page 2 2 3 What are the Testicles? Our testicles or balls are the bits which make and store sperm. Sperm is carried out of the body in semen - the creamy liquid released during sex. Semen is produced by the prostate gland. Both testicles hang below the penis in a sac of skin called the scrotum. Our testicles also manufacture a hormone called testosterone which makes us look different from women, such as the growth of a beard and the shape of our body. Testicular Cancer • Nearly all cases of testicular cancer can be cured • Cancer of the testicles is uncommon. Only 2000 men develop testicular cancer in the UK each year • Men who develop testicular cancer are usually between 15 and 45 years ...

Abstract. The metabolism of arachidonic acid by either the cyclooxygenase (COX) or lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway generates eicosanoids, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of human diseases, including cancer . They are now believed to play important roles in tumor promotion, progression, and metastasis, and the involvement of LOX expression and function in tumor growth and metastasis has been reported in human tumor cell lines. Expressions of 5-LOX and 12-LOX in human testicular cancer (TC), and normal testis (NT) tissues were examined, as well as effects of their inhibitors on cell proliferation in TC cell line. Expressions of 5-LOX and 12-LOX were detected by immuno- histochemistry. Effects of LOX inhibitors on TC cell growth were examined by MTT assay. While 5-LOX and 12-LOX expressions were slightly detected in NT tissues, expressions of 5-LOX and 12-LOX were significant ...

Guidelines for the Management of Revised 2005 Adult Testicular Cancer Page 2 Guidelines for the Management of Adult Testicular Cancer Revised 2005 Page 3 Objective: This guideline reviews the overall management (from initial presentation and diagnosis through referral, treatment and follow up) of adult testicular cancer in Nova Scotia. The guidelines are primarily designed for specialists treating testes cancer in Nova Scotia. Other interested physicians (especially family physicians) and health professionals may find the algorithms a useful summary of the management of testes cancer . Patients, family members and other non-health professionals are encouraged to review materials written specifically for them. The Canadian Cancer Society Information Service ...

Testicular cancer The testicles (testes) are two small, oval-shaped organs located behind the penis in a skin sack called the scrotum. Sperm and sex hormones are made by the testicles. Testicular cancer is not a common type of cancer . About 140 Victorian males are diagnosed with this cancer each year. The exact cause remains unknown, but factors that may increase a man’s risk include undescended testes or a family history of testicular cancer . In most cases, testicular cancer is curable with surgical removal of the testicle, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and at times a combination of both. Symptoms The symptoms of testicular cancer can include: • A swelling or lump in the testicle, usually painless • A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum • Persistent ache in the lower abdomen or the affected testicle. In ...