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Testicular cancer
Cancer of the testes is the most common cancer in men 15-45 years of age. Overall, cancer of the testes is uncommon.
The only known causes of testicular cancer are
 undescended testis - a testicle has not fully descended from inside the abdomen to the scrotum. Sperm production in such a testis is reduced and surgical correction is often recommended before age 2 years to limit this. Abnormal growth can be more readily detected if the testis is in the scrotum. Klinefelter syndrome - a genetic condition that occurs in males, involving an extra X chromosome in the body's cells. A variety of characteristics relating to sexual maturation may be present, including undescended testis.The most common symptom is a swelling (usually painless) in part of one testicle. Some men may notice an ache in their lower abdomen or in the affected testis. There may be a feeling of "heaviness" in the scrotum. These symptoms are also associated with other conditions and should always be investigated by a doctor. Find out more Go to our Online library - Cancer types section
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