These symptoms don't always mean cancer. They can be the result of other issues, but they are signs you should see your doctor. The American Medical Association says that by examining their testicles carefully once a month for any suspicious changes, men can greatly increase the chances of finding testicular cancer early. Treatments Treatments for testicular cancer include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. The chosen treatment depends on the exact type of the cancer, how far it has spread and other factors such as age and general health.
Surgery involves the removal of the testicle that is diseased.
If only one testicle is removed, it does not impact the man's fertility or potency. If some of the lymph nodes in the abdomen are diseased and need to be removed there are other side effects that need to be discussed with your doctor. There are prostheses that can be implanted to replace the removed testicle if there is concern about appearance. Side effects include fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and short term infertility. Chemotherapy is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.