A blood clot in an artery in the lung is called a pulmonary embolism and causes shortness of breath. For some young or middle-aged people, developing a blood clot may be the first sign of testicular cancer. Many symptoms and signs of testicular cancer are similar to those caused by noncancerous conditions. These are discussed below:. A cyst called a spermatocele that develops in the epididymis. The epididymis is a small organ attached to the testicle that is made up of coiled tubes that carry sperm away from the testicle.
Infection of the testicle is called orchitis. Infection of the epididymis is called epididymitis. If infection is suspected, a patient may be given a prescription for antibiotics.
If antibiotics do not solve the problem, tests for testicular cancer are often needed. If you are concerned about any changes you experience, please talk with your doctor. This is to help figure out the cause of the problem, called a diagnosis. If cancer is diagnosed, relieving symptoms remains an important part of cancer care and treatment. This may be called palliative care or supportive care. It is often started soon after diagnosis and continued throughout treatment.
Be sure to talk with your health care team about the symptoms you experience, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms. The next section in this guide is Diagnosis.
It explains what tests may be needed to learn more about the cause of the symptoms. Use the menu to choose a different section to read in this guide. Symptoms of testicular cancer may include: A painless lump or swelling on either testicle. Androgen-producing tumors may not cause any symptoms in men, but in boys they can cause signs of puberty at an abnormally early age, such as a deepening voice and the growth of facial and body hair.
Even if testicular cancer has spread to other parts of the body, many men might not have symptoms right away. But some men might have some of the following:. But if you have any of these signs or symptoms, see your doctor right away. Lump or swelling in the testicle Most often, the first symptom of testicular cancer is a lump on the testicle, or the testicle becomes swollen or larger. Breast growth or soreness In rare cases, germ cell tumors can make breasts grow or become sore.
Early puberty in boys Some Leydig cell tumors can make androgens male sex hormones. Symptoms of advanced testicular cancer Even if testicular cancer has spread to other parts of the body, many men might not have symptoms right away.
The early signs of testicular cancer are easy to spot. Look out for one or more of the following:. If you find a lump or swelling, or have any of the above signs, it's important to get it checked out by a doctor. Read more about testicular lumps and swellings and testicular cancer. Read the answers to more questions about men's health.
Page last reviewed: 6 April Next review due: 6 April
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