Testicular cancer is the most common form of malignancies in males between the ages of 15 and 35 years. The prevalence of testicular cancer generally accounts for about 1% of cancers in men and its prognosis with treatment is usually excellent. This article covers the risk factors, signs, symptoms and staging, and screening tools for testicular cancer. Risk factors for testicular cancer: Testicular cancers generally occur in younger males with almost half of the cases occurring between the ages of 15 and 35 years.
The major risk factors for the development of testicular factors include a history of an undescended testis, a familial history of testicular cancer, or a history of contralateral testicular cancer. Studies investigating the contributions of prenatal and environmental exposures have not yielded any significant results. Symptoms and staging: The most common presentation of a…
