Testicular Cancer

[mariax]

My boyfriend is 42 years old and his right testicle is been growing a lot in this year. He doesn't feel pain or disconfort which means is not and infection. Second option Testicular cancer but He doesn't have family histoty or the age. Is there another possibility ?

[tlund]

Hi Mariax,

The following links may be helpful in researching your boyfriend's symptoms:
http://www.oncologychannel.com/testicularcancer/index.shtml
http://www.urologychannel.com/testicular-pain/index.shtml
http://www.urologychannel.com/varicocele/index.shtml
http://www.urologychannel.com/hydrocele/index.shtml
http://www.urologychannel.com/epididymitis-orchitis/index.shtml

Here is an excerpt from the article on testicular pain:
Swelling with mild discomfort
Conditions that cause swelling in the scrotal area also may occasionally result in mild discomfort. These conditions include varicocele, hydrocele, and spermatocele. Many cases are benign (mild and non-threatening), but swelling and discomfort in the scrotal area should be addressed by a doctor. If a hydrocele (an abnormal fluid-filled sac around the testicles) becomes infected, it can lead to epididymitis, which can cause severe pain.

It sounds as if your boyfriend may want to schedule an appointment with a urologist in order to get a diagnosis.

[mariax]

Thanks!!!!!!