"Why You Should Check Your Partner For Testicular Cancer, And How To Do It" - Sarah Klein
Testicular cancer is most common between ages 15 to 35, and it’s young men in this age group who get a bad rap for things like skipping doctor visits, declining follow-up care, and neglecting nagging feelings that something might be wrong. “It’s often men’s partners pushing them,” said Michael Palese, MD, chair of urology at Mount Sinai Union Square. Every month or every few months, feel around. “Gently roll the testicle between the thumb and one or two fingers, and feel for a symmetric, round structure,” Dr. Palese instructed. You want everything to feel “homogeneous, with no lumps or bumps.” Other signs of testicular cancer you can’t see or feel include achiness or pain in the back, groin, belly, or scrotum; abdominal bloating; or a heavy feeling in the scrotum.
- Michael A. Palese, MD, Chair, Department of Urology, Mount Sinai Downtown-Union Square