Just like in all other diseases, profound knowledge on testicular cancer has a great impact on the way men protect the area around their groin and their health in general. What really is testicular cancer? How does this develop and what part of our anatomy is involved. For a conventional view on the cancer, here are some facts.
What is a testicle?
The testicles, or testis as they are commonly called, are two egg-shaped generative glands inside the male scrotum. The testicles are part of the reproductive and endocrine system. They have sperm-forming function for reproductive purposes. The testicles also produce other hormones, such as testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). The functions of the testicles, both the reproductive and endocrinal, are controlled by gonadotropic hormones emerging from the anterior pituitary.
What is Testicular Cancer Symptoms ?
A highly curable and treatable tumor, Testicular cancer usually matures among young and middle aged adult male. Approximately 8,400 cases are reported in the United States for 2009 and the number of testicular cancer deaths is placed at about 380. It is the most prevalent cancer found on males between the ages of 15 to 35. Caucasian men, especially those with Scandinavian background, have a higher risk for testicular cancer than those with African or Asian descent.
