Testicular Cancer: Screening

Approved by the Lineagotica Editorial Board, 02/2019

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about screening for testicular cancer. You will also learn the risks and benefits of screening. Use the menu to see other pages.



  • Lower the number of people who develop the disease

Learn more about the basics of cancer screening.

Screening information for testicular cancer

Most often, testicular cancer can be found at an early stage. Many men find the cancer themselves while performing a self-examination. Or a man’s sexual partner may notice a change that leads to a diagnosis.

Some doctors recommend that men ages 15 to 55 perform a monthly self-examination to find any changes. Monthly testicular self-examinations, performed after a warm shower, can help find the cancer at an early stage, when it is more likely to be successfully treated. Men who notice a lump, hardness, enlargement, pain, or any other change in 1 or both of their testicles should visit their doctor immediately.

The next section in this guide is Symptoms and Signs. It explains what body changes or medical problems testicular cancer can cause. Use the menu to choose a different section to read in this guide.