Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in males between

the ages of 15 and 39

Balls, tools, man marbles (or even nuts or berries) are different ways to refer to testicles

Whichever way, look

after yours!

What is testicular cancer?

Testicular cancer is a disease that effects the testicles

Cells in one testicle

What is testicular cancer?

Testicular cancer is a disease that effects the testicles

Cells in one testicle or in both testicles

What is testicular cancer?

Testicular cancer is a disease that effects the testicles

becoming malignant (cancerous)

Is early diagnosis important?

Yes. If diagnosed early, testicular cancer...

... can be treated effectively

Are you at risk for testicular cancer?

• Babies born with undescended testicles

• Congenital (born with) abnormalities of the testicle, penis, kidney and inguinal hernias (hernia in the groin area)

• A family history of testicular cancer

• Using marijuana (dagga or cannabis)

NB: Having a vasectomy does not increase your risk

Symptoms to look out for?

• The symptoms described below can indicate testicular cancer, but can also be caused by other conditions

• It is important to consult a doctor to determine the cause of any of these symptoms:

• A painless swelling or lump in one or both testicles

• Pain in, or feeling of heaviness in a testicle

• An ache in the lower abdomen, back or groin

Do a testicular self examination... It’s really easy!

• Why?

• It helps you learn what your body normally feels like – that way changes or anything that feels strange can be detected early

Do a testicular self examination... It’s really easy!

• Step one: decide on a regular time once a month to do your self examination

• Step two: examine your testicles directly after a warm bath or shower

Do a testicular self examination... It’s really easy! • Step three:

stand in front of a mirror and look for any swelling

Do a testicular self examination... It’s really easy! • Step four:

support your testicles with one hand and feel each one with your other hand

Do a testicular self examination... It’s really easy!

• Step five: roll the testicles between the thumb and fingers, feeling for any lumps

• It is normal to feel a soft chord-like structure on the top and back of each testicle

Do a testicular self examination... It’s really easy! • Lumps can be as small as a grain of rice

and are usually quite firm like hard rubber

• Also check for areas that feel tender

• Consult your doctor if any abnormalities are detected

Just remember...

Even guys as cool as you can get testicular cancer

Just remember...

Keep your eye on the ball - do a self examination today!

What is CANSA doing to help?

• CANSA encourages men to look after their health to reduce the risk of male cancers

• CANSA ensures that South African men have access to valuable and potentially life saving information and prostate screening

Let’s talk numbers...

• CANSA reached over 181 093 men through our Men’s Health campaign

• More than 5 970 Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests were conducted to detect prostate cancer and 259 in partnership with Department of Health

You can make a difference in the fight against testicular cancer... • Regular self examination

• Make a donation

• Become a CANSA member

• Sign up as a CANSA volunteer

Movember • During November, South African men

and women register and support the global initiative ‘Movember’ that sees men grow moustaches for 30 days in order to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer programmes and initiatives. In South Africa, Movember has partnered with CANSA as the Men’s Health Partner. All funds raised in South Africa through the Movember campaign go directly to CANSA’s Men’s Health Programmes for prostrate and testicular cancers

• Join now and register at www.movember.com

Thank You!