Testicles are male organs of reproduction. The testicles are protected by skin, which surrounds the testicles like a sac. The testicles produce male hormones and also sperm.
Testicular cancer may develop in one testicle or both and usually it attacks younger men. The testicles consist of different types of cells and therefore different cancer cells may develop in different cells, which are all treated differently.
It is very common that lymphoma, which develops in the lymphoid tissue is the source of cancer and then further spreads to the testicles. These are called secondary testicular tumours.
The causes of this cancer include family history of testicular cancer, HIV and also cancer discovered in one testicle also increase the risk of developing cancer in the other testicle as well. The appearing of moles or a certain kind of spots may also indicate a higher risk of developing testicular cancer.
There are no certain recommendations to give following which would help prevent testicular cancer, however, when there is a family history of this disease, young men should check their testicles regularly to discover any changes as early as possible. Regular examinations by the doctor are also recommended.
