Do Your Testicular Self-Exams Each Month

Women are urged to do self breast exams once each month in order detect any lumps or abnormalities that may be cancer. Men should do a monthly self exam as well...a testicular exam. In 2006, over 8000 new cases of testicular cancer were reported including almost 400 deaths. In addition, 1500 cases of male genital cancer including just under 300 deaths were reported. While testicular cancer is treatable and can be survived, the key to a good prognosis is early detection. A monthly testicular exam will help you detect any lumps, tenderness and abnormalities that could be cancer. Doing a monthly testicular exam will familiarize you with what's normal for your body allowing you to identify any changes that may occur from month to month. The key to a good prognosis and the successful treatment of testicular or genital cancer is early detection. Learn how to do your testicular self exam with this step-by-step guide...it may just save your life.

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