Focus on testicular cancer
As we near the end of Testicular Cancer awareness month…we thought it would be useful to revisit the signs, symptoms and risk factors relating to testicular cancer.
The exact cause or causes of testicular cancer are unknown, but a number of factors have been identified that increase a man’s risk of developing it.
- Undescended testicles
- A family history of testicular cancer
- Previous testicular cancer
- Abnormality of the penis or urethra
- HIV or AIDS
- Ethnicity – in the UK white men are more likely to develop testicular cancer
You can take action to reduce your risk by:
- Checking yourself regularly
- Seeing your GP as soon as you notice anything unusual for you
- Getting more active
- Reducing your alcohol intake
- Losing weight if you are overweight
- Eating a balanced diet
- Stopping smoking
More information and resources can be found on our Cancer Awareness page and also:
