Here at Cancer Campaign in Suffolk we’re urging men to check their “baubles” this Christmas or get someone close to do it for them!

The charity is launching the festive message hoping men will take a moment to check their testicles for anything unusual, a lump or a bump.

CEO Mark Murphy MBE says, “Men are notoriously bad at looking after themselves and we hope this light-hearted campaign will encourage men or someone close to them to check their testicles for anything unusual”.

The earlier you detect something the better your chances of it being treated successfully. Testicular cancer is highly treatable, even when it spreads to other parts of the body.

Mark adds “Most men will be getting some new underpants or boxer shorts this Christmas, so as you pull them on, just have a little feel of your baubles or if you’re getting saucy under the mistletoe, get a loved one to do it for you”.

The charity is working hard to encourage more men to look after themselves and to look out for anything unusual which may be the early signs of cancer.

Testicular cancer isn’t a common type of cancer. It can happen at any age, but it happens most often between the ages of 15 and 45.

The first sign of testicular cancer often is a bump or lump on a testicle. The cancer cells can grow quickly. They often spread outside the testicle to other parts of the body. Usually, testicular cancer only happens in one testicle.

Treatments depend on the type of testicular cancer that you have and how far it has spread. Common treatments include surgery and chemotherapy.

Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include:

• A lump or swelling in either testicle
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A dull ache in the lower belly or groin
• Sudden swelling in the scrotum
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
• Enlargement or tenderness of the breast tissue
• Back pain

When to see a doctor …..

If you detect any symptoms that last longer than two weeks. These include pain, swelling or lumps in your testicles or groin area. Please contact your GP.

For more information head to the Cancer Campaign in Suffolk website www.ccis.org www.nhs.uk or cancerresearchuk.org

 

If you would like some help and support from Cancer Campaign in Suffolk you can call into 56-58 St Margaret’s Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2BD. They are open for visitors Tuesday – Thursday 10am till 2pm. You can also email theteam@cancercampaigninsuffolk.co.uk

or call 01473 211884.

For more information about the types of support which is available go to www.ccisuffolk.org/or check out cancercampaigninsuffolk on social media.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancer/

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancer