For some males, their first symptom of testicular cancer could possibly be a pointy ache within the testicle or scrotum, Cancer Research UK says.

This might not present up for everyone, although, as testicular most cancers "is not usually painful", which is why you have to be conscious of all the principle signs.

According to the charity, "a lump or swelling in part of one testicle is the most common symptom of testicular cancer".

The lump could possibly be as small as a pea, but when it is not a cancerous lesion, it may be a innocent cyst.

A health care provider is ready to carry out a transillumination, which identifies whether or not it's a cyst or most cancers.

If innocent, the transillumination check will end in a lightweight that exhibits by the cyst, whereas mild won't present by most cancers.

Cancer Research UK provides: "It is usual for some men to have different size testicles.

"But see your physician if the dimensions adjustments, otherwise you discover an uncommon distinction in dimension between one testicle and the opposite."

Testicular most cancers might additionally result in a heavy scrotum, which can really feel firmer or tougher than regular.

Less widespread signs of the situation might embody:

• Backache
• Lower stomach ache
• A cough
• Difficulty respiratory
• Difficulty swallowing
• A swelling in your chest.

Such signs could possibly be indicative that the most cancers has unfold to the lymph nodes within the physique.

To take advantage of your physician's appointment it may be useful to write down down the next:

• When signs began, after they happen, and the way usually signs happen
• If something makes signs higher or worse
• If you've got a household historical past of most cancers.

Do inform your physician in case you are involved you may need most cancers.

Numerous exams might be organized to search out out whether or not you do or should not have most cancers.

If a cancerous lesion is discovered within the testicles then therapy will rely upon if the lesion is localised, your basic well being, and the kind of testicular most cancers.

Treatments can vary from surveillance, surgical procedure, to chemotherapy, which can result in uncomfortable side effects.

Any well being issues ought to first be addressed together with your physician as quickly as potential.