Testicular Cancer

• A lump or enlargement in either testicle
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
• A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
• Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
• Unexplained fatigue or a general feeling of not being well

Cancer usually affects only one testicle.

What are the Causes?

It's not clear what causes Testicular Cancer in most cases. Doctors know that Testicular Cancer occurs when healthy cells in a testicle become altered. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But sometimes some cells develop abnormalities, causing this growth to get out of control — these Cancer cells continue dividing even when new cells aren't needed. The accumulating cells form a mass in the testicle.

Nearly all Testicular Cancers begin in the germ cells — the cells in the testicles that produce immature sperm. What causes germ cells to become abnormal and develop into cancer isn't known.

How do you treat it?

Like any disease, even if there is no cure, there is almost always something you can do to manage it and take control. There are three main areas involved in the treatment of any disease:

• Conventional medicines
• Complementary medicines
• Complementary therapies

For information on medicines and therapies relevant to Testicular Cancer, make an appointment at Lynch's Pharmacy, Broadale, Douglas, Cork on 021-4366923.

Learn all about the drugs used to treat Testicular Cancer and any complementary medicines or therapies proven to help. Equip yourself with the tools to manage the condition and not be managed by it.

How do you live with it?

Certain adjustments may be needed to get on with your life, and often, some simple tips and advice can go a long way to making these changes. 

When you come to a Lynch's Pharmacy Clinic, we give you all the necessary information available to make your life more manageable and allow you to better live with your condition.

References

Testicular cancer - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_cancer

Testicular cancer, a comprehensive overview                                                                                                                            http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/testicular-cancer/DS00046

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cancer-of-the-testicle/Pages/Introduction.aspx

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicularcancer/index

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/testicular-cancer/

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertypes/Testes/Testicularcancer.aspx