TESTICULAR CANCER

TESTICULAR CANCER: cancer of the testicls. most common in people ages 15-34.

CAUSES

• genetic mutation
• smoking
• HIV/AIDS
• undescended testicles
• infertility
• orchitis

SYMPTOMS

• sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum in the form of a lump
• swelling or lump in the testicls
• pain in stomach
• sharp pain in the testicls
• fatigue
• feeling of heaviness

P.I.E.S.F

PHYSICAL

• hormone imbalance
• lower fertility levels
• lack of interest in sex

INTELLECTUAL

• lack of concentration at work

EMOTIONAL

• confident about chances of beating it (95% caught early are cured)
• feel 'less of a man'
• anxiety/sadness/anger/afraid
• depression

SOCIAL

• affect the relationship with partner/family/friends 
• engage in health promotion activities related to testicular cancer e.g. raising awareness

FINANCIAL

• may need to…