How can I check my balls at home?

The three basic steps are:

Hold one testicle between the thumbs and fingers of both hands and roll it gently between your fingers.
Look and feel for any hard lumps, or smooth, rounded bumps, or any change in the size, shape, or consistency of the testicles.
Repeat with your other testicle.

Do cancerous lumps hurt?

Cancer lumps usually don’t hurt. If you have one that doesn’t go away or grows, see your doctor.

Can testicular cancer happen at 14?

If family members have had testicular cancer, you may have an increased risk. Age. Testicular cancer affects teens and younger men, particularly those between ages 15 and 35. However, it can occur at any age.

What are the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer?

Any lump, enlargement, hardness, pain, or tenderness should be evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible. Other symptoms of testicular cancer usually do not appear until after the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms of testicular cancer may include: A painless lump or swelling on either testicle.

Can a blood clot be a sign of testicular cancer?

For some young or middle-aged people, developing a blood clot may be the first sign of testicular cancer. Many symptoms and signs of testicular cancer are similar to those caused by noncancerous conditions. These are discussed below: Change in size or a lump in a testicle.

Can testicular cancer cause breast tenderness?

Or testicular cancer may cause the testicle to grow bigger or to become smaller. Breast tenderness or growth. Although rare, some testicular tumors make hormones that cause breast tenderness or growth of breast tissue, a condition called gynecomastia.

What are the symptoms of cancer in the back?

Low back pain, from cancer spread to the lymph nodes (bean-sized collections of immune cells) in back of the belly. Shortness of breath, chest pain, or a cough (even coughing up blood) may develop from cancer spread in the lungs.