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Testicular Self-Exam

What is T.S.E.?

Testicular Self-exam is a preventative health exam that men can do on their testicles at least once a month

Why do a T.S.E.?

Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men ages 15-35

The Warning Signs of Testicular Cancer:

• A lump or hard area on the testicle
• The whole testicle feels harder than usual
• One side of the scrotum (the sac that holds the testicle) is swollen

What we know:

• 8-14% of college-age men perform TSE's regularly
• Early symptoms of testicular cancer often go unnoticed
• The cure rate for testicular cancer is 95% if detected early

How to do a T.S.E.

• After a shower, roll each testicle between your thumbs and fingers
• A normal testicle is firm, smooth, and egg-shaped
• One testicle may be a little harder than the other
• The left testicle usually hangs lower in the scrotum
• Feel the epididymis (where the sperm is "stored") behind the testicle. It should feel soft, rope-like, and slightly tender

Any Questions?

Call the Office of Health Education and Promotion, Health Services at 862-3823

 

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