Testicular cancer can cause a variety of symptoms, but sometimes people with testicular cancer do not have any symptoms at all. The most common sign of testicular cancer is a painless lump or swelling on either testicle. Other symptoms of testicular cancer may include:
- A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
- A dull ache in the lower belly or groin
- Sudden swelling in the scrotum
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
- Enlargement or tenderness of the breast tissue
It is important to note that many of these symptoms can also be caused by non-cancerous conditions, such as testicle injury or inflammation. However, any lump, enlargement, hardness, pain, or tenderness should be evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible. If you detect any symptoms that last longer than two weeks, you should see your healthcare provider. Only a very small minority of scrotal lumps or swellings are cancerous, but if you do have testicular cancer, the sooner treatment begins, the greater the likelihood that youll be completely cured.
