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Yes, a 55 year old man can have testicular cancer, but before making a self-diagnosis, see your medical provider or a urologist for a proper...
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No...who told you that?  Both testicles produce sperm that can create a boy or a girl, so assuming his remaining testicle is producing a normal...
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If you have viable, active sperm from your one, remaining testicle (you would have to get a sperm count), then you could father a child.
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Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that begins within the testicles. The cancer cells no longer follow normal growth patterns, multiplying...
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Doctors don't know why a man develops testicular cancer. However, doctors have found links between testicular cancer and other factors. These are...
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Surgical removal of a testicle is unavoidable, since the testicle is required for diagnosis. If cancer is found, a second operation to remove...
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It is essentially impossible to prevent testicular cancer. Because it is so highly curable in early stages, regular testicular self-examination is...
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To prevent testicular cancer, all men should be familiar with the size and feel of their testicles, so they can detect any changes. Most doctors feel...
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Testicular cancer is a rare form of cancer, and is highly treatable and usually curable. Surgery is the most common treatment for testicular cancer...
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Testicular cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the testicles divide and grow uncontrolled. In some cases, certain benign (non-cancerous) tumors may...
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Symptoms of testicular cancer include a lump, irregularity or enlargement in either testicle; a pulling sensation or feeling of unusual heaviness in...
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The success of testicular cancer treatment depends on the stage of the disease when it is first detected and treated. If the cancer is found and...
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The exact causes of testicular cancer are not known, but there are certain risk factors for the disease. A risk factor is anything that increases a...
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The exact causes of testicular cancer are unknown. Several conditions may increase your risk of getting testicular cancer. (Most men who get...
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Most abnormalities of the testes are found during a self-examination or routine physical exam by a doctor. If testicular cancer is suspected, your...
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