HSC 3211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, American Cancer Society, Testicular Cancer
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20-35 y/o: if at increased risk for heart disease. Testicular cancer screening **: most common cancer in men age 15-34 y/o, early detection of testicular cancer in its localized stage can increase the 5-year relative survival rate to 99%, according to the american. Cancer society: most are metastatic ( lns, lungs, brain, can usually be cured (one of the most treatable cancers) Race: caucasian > hispanic/latino and native american > asian. Men testicular self exam: stand in front of a mirror. Observe for scrotal swelling: feel each testicle with both hands: index and middle fingers under testicle and thumbs on top of testicle. Firm, gentle rolling motion between thumbs and fingers. Note any surface irregularities or differences in texture: find epididymis (rope-like, on back of testicle) Do not mistake it for lump: *transilluminate light under each testicle and notice any changes in density. Second leading cause of death in men after lung cancer.
