Small Lump on left testicle

[johnr163]

about a year or less ago i noticed a small lump on my left testicle. I am 15 almost 16 and am worried since my family has had cancer before or has right now (my mom) and not sure if it can be cancerous and have not told my parents yet so i decided to ask here first if it is nothing serious to worry about. It is not painful but is about the size of a bb pellet. help please?

[Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch.]

Thank you for your question. Testicular cancer symptoms include; a swelling or lump in one or both testicles (this may or not be accompanied by pain); a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum; and a dull feeling of pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, or groin. Testicular cancer is most common in men between the ages of 20-34.

These symptoms can also be consistent with the following conditions; a hydrocele (a collection of fluid around the testis, usually in men older than 40); a varicocele (essentially a large twisted vein or "varicose vein"); spermatocele (a sperm-filled cyst in the epididymis); orchitis (an inflammation of the testis); epididymitis (an inflammation of the epididymis.

Testicular cancer, when detected early and with the appropriate treatment, is one of the most curable cancers.

Testicular symptoms should seen by a practitioner  (family physician) as soon as possible.

Thanks.

Ash K. Tewari, MD
www.cornellroboticprostate.org

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[purelife53]

Testicular cancer is very common in boys/men your age. Just tell your dad and get to your regular family doctor and he will know what to do. It might be nothing but by finding it, you may of saved your own life. Best of Luck!