What can happens if testicular cancer goes untreated?

If it is not detected and treated, testicular cancer eventually can spread to the lungs, brain, liver, and other parts of the body. Certain types of testicular cancer are more likely to spread than others. Sometimes the cancer will have already spread at the initial time of diagnosis.

Is testicular cancer slow growing?

Seminoma: This is a slow-growing form of testicular cancer usually found in men in their 30s and 40s. The cancer is usually just in the testes. However, it can spread to the lymph nodes. Nonseminoma: This more common type of testicular cancer tends to grow more quickly than seminomas.

How long can you love testicular cancer?

The general 5-year survival rate for men with testicular cancer is 95\%. This means that 95 men out of every 100 men diagnosed with testicular cancer will live at least 5 years after diagnosis. The survival rate is higher for people diagnosed with early-stage cancer and lower for those with later-stage cancer.

Do you always lose a testicle with testicular cancer?

Just because you are diagnosed with testicular cancer does not mean that you will lose a testicle. Removal of the affected testicle is the most common treatment, but it is not the only one. Losing a testicle is not something a man wants to do, but it is better than the option of losing your life.

Can you have testicular cancer for years?

Survival for all stages of testicular cancer more than 95 out of 100 men (more than 95\%) will survive their cancer for 1 year or more after they are diagnosed. 95 out of 100 men (95\%) will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after diagnosis.

What can be mistaken for testicular cancer?

More common than testicular cancer is epididymitis, which is inflammation of the epididymis, a tubular structure next to the testicle where sperm mature.

Is it normal to have a lump in your testicle?

Most lumps in the testicles are harmless, but some can be a sign of a more serious medical condition. Regular self-exams can help spot the early signs of testicular cancer. The majority of lumps found in the testicle are not caused by cancer.

Are Tumours hard or soft?

Bumps that are cancerous are typically large, hard, painless to the touch and appear spontaneously. The mass will grow in size steadily over the weeks and months. Cancerous lumps that can be felt from the outside of your body can appear in the breast, testicle, or neck, but also in the arms and legs.