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Symptoms of testicular cancer: l A lump on one testicle l Pain and tenderness in either testicle l Discharge (pus or smelly goo) from the penis l Blood in the sperm when you ejaculate l A build-up of fluid inside the testicular sac (scrotum) l A heavy dragging feeling in the groin or scrotum l An increase in the size of a testicle l An enlargement of the breasts, with or without tenderness .
Preventing testicular cancer For once, men are positively encouraged to check themselves, but this time to do more than just ‘check they’re still there’ . Self-examination is the name of the game . Check your testicles every month like this: l Do it lying in a warm bath or while having a long shower, as this makes the skin of the scrotum softer l Hold the scrotum in the palm of your hand and feel the difference between the testicles . You will very probably feel that one is larger and lying lower, which is completely normal l Examine each one in turn, and then compare them with each other . Use both hands and gently roll each testicle between your thumb and forefinger . Check for any lumps or swellings as they should both be smooth . Remember that the duct carrying sperm to the penis, the epididymis, normally feels bumpy . It lies along the top and back of the testis . Checking your testicles too often can actually make it more difficult to notice any difference and may cause unnecessary worry .