Testicular Cancer 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareDiagnosis, treatment and prevention strategiesUnderstanding health conditions and patient care pathwaysASAQA Created by: EllenwhoooCreated on: 09-05-16 09:46 What is it? Testicular cancer is the cancer of the testies. 1 of 9 Symptoms Undescended testicles Genetic mutation Endocrine/hormone disruptors Infertility smoking HIV AIDS Orchitis 2 of 9 Causes Swelling or lump in testes /scrotum Sudden collection of fluid in scrotum No symptoms other than exhaustion/fatigue Dull ache/sharp pain in testes, scrotum/groin Dull ache/pain in stomach/abdomen area Feeling of heaviness/pulling sensation in the scrotum/ testes 3 of 9 Treatment Surgical removal of affected teste orchidectomy chemotherapy Radiotherapy Testosterone replacement therapy 4 of 9 Physical Impacts On the indivdual Hormone imbalance Lower fertility levels Lack of interest in sex On the family strains- from lifting the loved one up feeling tired 5 of 9 Intellectual Impact On the indidvdual Lacks concentration at work Learn about Testicular cancer more On the family Out of school or work Responsibilities change at home 6 of 9 Emotional Impact On the indivdual Confident about chances of beating it (95% caught early are cured) Feel “less of a man” Anxiety sadness anger afraid Depression On the family Stress Anxiety Overwhelmed Angry 7 of 9 Social Impact On the indivdual Affect relationship with partner/family/friends (allow positive or negative) Engage in health promotion activities related to testicular cancer, e.g. raising awareness On the family Make you and the person who has the cancer close Put tension because of the change of responsibilities Put a strain on your relationship Won’t be able to do hobbies because of being tired 8 of 9 Financial Impact On the indivdual May need to leave work / salary affected (statutory sick) has to leave work and relies on benefits Car parking charges On the family May need to leave work to look after the person with the cancer Might be on sick pay Having to cope with using benefits to live 9 of 9
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