A painless lump could be the first sign: What young men need to know about testicular cancer
Medical experts are urging young men to perform regular self-examinations for testicular cancer, noting that painless lumps are often the first sign. While the disease is common among young men, it has a high survival rate when detected early.
Why it matters
Early detection is critical for treating the most common solid cancer in young men, yet public awareness remains low.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Testicular cancer is the most common solid cancer affecting young men, yet awareness of the disease remains relatively low.
It affects about one in 250 males globally, with the average age of diagnosis at 33, but is also among the most curable cancers today.
Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, Dr Murali Sundram Mikaail Abdullah said advances in medical treatment have resulted in a five-year survival rate of approximately 95 per cent for testicular cancer, especially when it is diagnosed and treated early.
He said testicular cancer often presents with early warning signs that can be subtle and easily overlooked as the condition is usually painless.
“Many men dismiss these changes or delay seeking medical advice. Any painless lump in the testicle should be promptly assessed (by a doctor) and referred to a urologist,” he said in a statement today.
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