Health Tips

Testicles (also spelt testes), otherwise known as "balls" in colloquial terms, produce sperm and testosterone. While testicular cancer is relatively rare, awareness about this condition is still important. It is a highly treatable and usually curable cancer, as long as it is caught in the early stages. Men who develop testicular cancer are frequently between the ages of 20 to 35 years. Local YouTubers Jared's and Marianne's personal encounter with testicular cancer [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R08CTvVQ5Jc[/embed] Because the testicles hang outside the body in the scrotum, men can easily do regular self testicular examination. Like self breast examination in women, men are advised to do their self testicular examination every month to check for lumps or swellings.

DECIPHERING MEDICAL JARGON Scrotum: sac which encloses the testicles

If you notice a lump in one of your testicles or irregularities in size or shape when comparing both testes, it is recommended you seek medical advice urgently. Cancerous growths in the testicles are often painless, so do not mistake it as a sign that everything is ok! Other associated symptoms include a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, and an ache in the lower abdomen or back.   Psssttttt... Have you heard? We are having a Movember giveaway! Find us on Instagram to learn more.

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