TESTICULAR CANCER. 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Health & Social CareUnderstanding health conditions and patient care pathwaysASAQA Created by: tillyhadfieldCreated on: 03-03-16 17:23 What is the defintion of Testicular Cancer? Cancer of the testicles. 1 of 8 What are the causes of Testicular Cancer? 1. Family history. 2. HIV. 3. Infertility. 4. Long-term smokers. 5. Ethnicity (white men). 2 of 8 What are the symptoms of Testicular Cancer? 1. Lump/swelling. 2. Sharp pain in the testicles. 3. Spitting up blood. 4. Dull ache in lower abdomen. 3 of 8 What treatment is there for Testicular Cancer? 1. Chemothearpy. 2. Radiothearpy. 3. Orchiectomy. 4 of 8 What are the physical impacts of Testicular Cancer? 1. Loss of testicle = Loss of masculinity and reduces fertility. 2. Hormone imbalance. 3. Lack of sex intrerest. 4. Problems with relationships. 5 of 8 What are the intellectual impacts of Testicular Cancer? 1. Lack of concentration at work. 2. Time off work. 3. Increased knowledge of testicular cancer. 6 of 8 What are the emotional impacts of Testicular Cancer? 1. Feel like less of a man. 2. Angry as to why it had to be them. 3. Fearful of survival prospects. 4. Anxious about the future. 7 of 8 What are the social impacts of Testicular Cancer? 1. Time off work. 2. Perhaps reliant on benefits. 8 of 8
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