HD FS 276 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Testicular Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Chemotherapy
4 Apr 2017
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Most common cancer in men 15-35 years. Few early symptoms, early detection important; testicular self-exam. Symptoms: painless mass or hardness in testes; pain or increase in size of testes, lower back pain, shortness of breath, urethral obstruction. High cure rate: radiation, chemotherapy, removal of testicle. Physiological: neurological problems, cardiovascular disease, cancer, urogenital disorders, medications, fatigue, hormonal loss or abnormality. Psychological: depression/anxiety, prior sexual or physical abuse, stress, alcohol/substance abuse. Interpersonal relationships: lack of privacy, partner performance and technique, lack of partner, relationship quality and conflict.
