EFFECTS+Testicular+Cancer+by+liz+and+tom

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Effects There are 3 stages of testicular cancer. The first one only effects the testicle, the second effects the testicle and the nearest lymph gland. Both of these stages are very treatable and have a very high survival rate. The third stage is not as treatable and it is when the cancer spreads anywhere past the closest lymph gland. It becomes harder to be treated but still has a good survival rate. The effects of these stages cannot always be seen easily. Often there are lumps in the testicles which are painless. But there are also many other effects/symptoms. The main symptom of testicular cancer is a lump, irregularity or swelling in one testicle. Other symptoms that may be present include:  lower back pain, stomach pain or a cough as their first symptoms.
 * a pulling sensation or feeling of unusual heaviness in the scrotum
 * a dull ache in the groin or lower abdomen
 * pain or discomfort (which may come and go) in the testicle or scrotum
 * tenderness or enlargement of tissue in the breast area
 * a sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum (called a hydrocele)

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