Common signs and symptoms of testicular cancer

Following the news that Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez is being treated for testicular cancer, ITV Tyne Tees looks at some common signs and symptoms of testicular cancer.

5 common signs and symptoms of testicular cancer:

• A lump can be felt in 97% of cases and in approximately 86% of cases this will be painless. A malignant testis may not feel unduly uncomfortable or painful whereas a testis inflamed by infection will usually be very tender and painful.
• Dragging sensation 29%.
• Recent history of trauma 10%, leading to examination and discovery of a lump.
• Breast swelling or tenderness (called gynaecomastia). This is rare but may be caused by hormones, which are produced by some types of testicular cancer.
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area, which have enlarged either due to spread of cancer or where infection is also present.

For more information on diagnosis, support and life after testicular cancer, you can visit the Your Privates website.