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Urologic Cancers (Expert Forum)
TC Without Lump?
Answered by
Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch. - Prostate Cancer, Robotic Prostatectomy, Urology, Oncology, Surgery
Lefrak Institute for Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cancer
New York - NY
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TC Without Lump?
by athleet3, Nov 01, 2007 11:04PM
I'm 45 and a very paranoid person. Within the last week I've had a dull aching feeling in my lower abdomen and testicles. I would describe it as more of an uneasiness than painful. It feels like my testicles are hanging all the way to the ground. I did a self exam and didn't find a lump and I don't think there is swelling. I notice it the most when I sit down.
Is there anything you can tell me to ease my mind? Are these TC symtoms? And can I have TC without a lump?
Thank you....
Is there anything you can tell me to ease my mind? Are these TC symtoms? And can I have TC without a lump?
Thank you....
Doctor's Answer
by Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch., Dec 12, 2007 12:47PM
, Dec 12, 2007 12:47PMTo: athleet3
Dragging sensation on the testes in standing position may be due to certain scrotal conditions like hernia and variecocele. Get physical examination by a urologist to rule out these condition.
About your second question- Yes, it is possible to have small impalpable testicular cancer which may be picked up by tumor markers or ultrasonography.
Usual presentation of testicular cancers is a rapidly progressive painless testicular swelling.
AT
About your second question- Yes, it is possible to have small impalpable testicular cancer which may be picked up by tumor markers or ultrasonography.
Usual presentation of testicular cancers is a rapidly progressive painless testicular swelling.
AT
