If you are interested in staying healthy, then you
are definitely interested in regular testing for testicular
cancer. A testicular self exam is best taken after a warm bath, which
would serve to relax the scrotum. This way anything abnormal with
your testicles is much easier to spot. This is best done while
standing in front of a mirror. You should look extra carefully about
any swelling on the scrotum skin.
Examine the skin using both
hands to make sure you cover every inch of it. Take each testicle
between your fingers and roll it gently. If one of the testicles
seems bigger than the other, don't panic. This is the way it's
supposed to be. Cancer lumps are usually located on the side of the
testicle, but they can also show up in front.
Make sure you are familiar with the anatomy of your
testicles in order not to mistake the epididymis for a lump. The
epididymis is the soft tube-like structure located behind the testicle
and is used to collect sperm. If you do find a lump, go to a doctor right
away. It may not be cancer, but it's very important to known for sure
as soon as possible. The doctor is the only person qualified to
diagnose cancer.