Kulsum International Hospital

Testicular Cancer

On this page
  1. Overview
  2. Symptoms
  3. Causes and risk factors
  4. Diagnosis
  5. Treatment
  6. When to see a doctor

Overview

Testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers, even when it has spread.

Symptoms

  • A painless lump or swelling in a testicle
  • A heavy feeling in the scrotum
  • A dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin
  • Breast tenderness in some cases

Causes and risk factors

Risk factors include an undescended testicle, family history and previous testicular cancer.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis uses examination, scrotal ultrasound and blood tests for tumour markers.

Treatment

Treatment includes surgery to remove the testicle, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

When to see a doctor

See a doctor for any lump or swelling in a testicle.

This information is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Our doctors

Consultants in the KIH departments that diagnose and treat Testicular Cancer.

Brig. Dr. Nadir Ali
Hematology & Oncology

Brig. Dr. Nadir Ali

Consultant Hematologist & Oncologist

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Dr. Qasim Mahmood Buttar
Hematology & Oncology

Dr. Qasim Mahmood Buttar

Consultant Hematologist & Oncologist

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