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Testicular Cancer Symptoms
Symptoms of testicular cancer include:
- Painless testicular swelling
- Painless testicular lump
- Sensation of heaviness in the scrotum
- Scrotum swelling
- Groin swelling:
- Lower abdominal pain
- Breast swelling:
- Anorexia
- Fatigue
- Unintentional weight loss
Less common symptoms of testicular cancer include:
Continue to Testicular Cancer Evaluation
Last Updated: Jan 24, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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