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Testicular cancer


Overview

Testicular cancer occurs in the organs that make male hormones and sperm (testicles). The testicles are located inside a loose bag of skin (scrotum) underneath the penis.

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.