I never examined myself. Now a survivor of testicular cancer, Knies strongly urges men to examine their testicles regularly. Locating a tumor this way can boost the odds of early intervention and total cure. He advises men of all ages to do TSEs, not just those in the prime risk group of ages 15 to 34. TSE is best performed after a warm bath or shower.
Heat relaxes the scrotum, making it easier to spot anything abnormal.
Check for any swelling on the scrotum skin. Examine each testicle with both hands. Place the index and middle fingers under the testicle with the thumbs placed on top. Roll the testicle gently between the thumbs and fingers. Don't be alarmed if one testicle seems slightly larger than the other.