Testicular Cancer

Question 1

Testicular cancer

Definition

Answer 1

Cancer of the testicle

Question 2

Testicular cancer

Causes

Answer 2

Family history
Age/race (common in white men)
Infertility 
Smoking 
HIV/aids

Question 3

Testicular cancer

Major symptoms

Answer 3

Lump or swelling 
Dull ache/sharp pain 
Heaviness in scrotum 
Collection of fluid in scrotum
Fatigue
Feeling unwell

Question 4

Testicular cancer

Medical intervention

Answer 4

Surgery - single or double orchiectomy 1-2 day stay
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy

Question 5

Testicular cancer

Lifestyle changes

Answer 5

Depends on hormone treatment

Question 6

Testicular cancer

PIESF

Answer 6

P - hormone imbalance, low fertility levels
I - lack of concentration
E - confident about beating it, upset about hair loss
S - affects relationship
F - leaving work