Testicular cancer

Cancer of the testicle is one of the less common cancers. It tends to mostly affect men and anyone with testicles between 15 and 49 years of age.

The most common symptom is a painless lump or swelling in one of the testicles. It can be the size of a pea or it may be much larger.

Other symptoms can include:

a dull ache in the scrotum a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum

It’s important to be aware of what feels normal for you. Get to know your body and speak to your GP if you notice any changes.

Read more about the symptoms of testicular cancer and diagnosing testicular cancer.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a lump or swelling in 1 of your testicles.

The lump or swelling can be about the size of a pea, but may be larger.

Most lumps or swellings in the scrotum aren’t in the testicle and aren’t a sign of cancer. But they should never be ignored. Visit your GP as soon as you notice a lump or swelling in your scrotum.


Testicular cancer can also cause other symptoms, including a:

dull ache or sharp pain in your testicles or scrotum, which may come and go feeling of heaviness in your scrotum change in the texture or increase in firmness of a testicle difference between one testicle and the other