Testicular cancer

Cancer in the organs that make sperm, called the testicles.

Description

Cancer in the organs that make sperm, called the testicles.

Overview

Testicular cancer starts in the testicles. The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin, called the scrotum, underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and hormones.

Symptoms

Symptoms include a lump in either testicle and a feeling of heaviness or pain in the scrotum.

Treatments

It's very treatable. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.