Testicular Cancer Prevention

What is it?

  • Testicular Cancer- rare,
    • Affects- males age 15 to 35

Signs and Symptoms:

  • Testicular Cancer- painless lump, swelling, feeling of heaviness in 1 testicle

Facts:

  • Highest Risk for Testicular Cancer- family history, where testicles have not descended, or did not until > 6
  • Usually- affect 1 testicle, if detected early respond well to treatment

What can I do?

  • See your Health Care Provider- if blood or pus in your urine, prostate enlargement, talk with about the amount of Vitamin E
  • Low Fat Diet- Increase Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Whole Grains, Fish and Chicken that is Broiled, Boiled, Baked Roasted, Stewed, Grilled or Stir-Fried, and use Low Fat Cheeses, Margarines, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, etc
    • AVOID- Butter, Sauces, Gravies, Fried Foods, Rich Desserts
  • Add- Lycopene as with tomatoes- See FFF Lycopene
  • Increase- soy products
  • Supplements- Vitamin E
  • Exams- PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen), Digital Rectal Exam
    • Testicular Exam- after taking a warm shower or bath one time per month
    • Place 1 Leg on Commode or Stool- examine the testicle on the leg elevated; gently roll it between the fingers and thumb of both hands, repeat on other side
    • Normal- round and smooth, 1 testicle is slightly larger
    • Abnormal- nodules, hard lump, enlargement
  • Wear- protective gear during sports, safe sex
  • Prevention/Pain from an Accident- elevate the scrotum with a cushion, apply ice pack, wearing a jock strap, aspirin, acetaminophen, warm baths