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- $Title{Is Testicle Examination Important?}
- $Subject{testes cancer self-exam special procedure procedures Genitourinary
- testicular cancers cancerous carcinoma neoplasm neoplasms self-examination
- Testicle Testicles self exam examination examinations}
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- Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System*0006001.scf}
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- Is Testicle Examination Important?
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- QUESTION: My doctor says that it is as important for me to examine my
- testicles for cancer as for my wife to examine her breasts. Isn't he being
- overly dramatic?
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- ANSWER: Not in the least. Just as a self-examination of the breasts may
- reveal a tumorous lump beneath the surface, it is also possible for a man to
- discover a case of testicular cancer in the same way. A monthly examination
- of the testes can easily and comfortably be performed while in the bath or
- shower. Simply place the index and middle fingers under each testis, and the
- thumb on top. Slowly rotate the testis with a gentle motion, feeling for any
- lumps. Repeat the process for the epididymis, the small curved structure
- located atop each testis. If you discover any small lumps, a slight
- enlargement or change in the consistency of the testes, consult your doctor
- immediately. Testicular cancer is exceptionally treatable, with a combined
- cure rate of 85% for all forms of the disease; the earlier the condition is
- uncovered, the more likely a complete recovery and an unhampered sex life.
- Cancer detection is just as much a personal responsibility and a necessity in
- a man as it is in a women. And it is easy to overcome the first few moments
- of reluctance when you come to realize that it is your own health you are
- protecting.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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