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November is the month of awareness about male cancers, incl. other testicular cancer. It is a relatively rare neoplasm diagnosed every year in over 1000 men in Poland. It usually affects men between the ages of 20-40. Testicular cancers had, among others, Lance Armstrong and Michał Pałubski, stand-uper and former member of Chatelet.
- Symptoms of testicular cancer are palpable lumps, swelling of the testicle, heaviness in the scrotum, pain in the back, abdomen, groin. The prevention of this tumor involves self-examination
- Among the famous men who have managed to overcome this cancer are Michał Pałubski, Lance Armstrong and Scott Hamilton
- You can find more up-to-date information on the TvoiLokony home page
Testicular cancer affects younger men
Testicular cancer, unlike prostate cancer, is not a common cancer that occurs in men. It usually affects men aged 20-40. That is why it is so important to prevent cancer in young men. Dr. Roman Sosnowski from the Cancer Center in Warsaw emphasizes that any persistent testicular pain should be diagnosed after any impact.
Importantly, the curability of testicular cancer is very high. It can be successfully treated even at an advanced stage. The mainstay of therapy is to remove the tumor, and in some cases it may be necessary to introduce chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
“The disease has a good prognosis even with metastases. This cancer is very sensitive to oncological drugs and radiotherapy, often 100% is obtained. cure »- explained Dr. Sosnowski, quoted by the portal« everehtnews ».
The first symptoms of testicular cancer include palpable lumps or enlargement of the testicle, a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, pain in the abdomen, lower abdomen, groin, testicles, scrotum, or back. Self-examination plays a very important role in the prevention of testicular cancer. Any abnormalities felt during self-examination, as well as pain and accompanying symptoms, should be consulted with a urologist.
Testing of the testicles is recommended to be performed regularly. An ultrasound scan at a certain age should be performed at least once a year. You can find this study in Medonet Market
November is a good time to meet famous men who have battled testicular cancer. After their recovery, some of them decided to become involved in building awareness of this type of cancer among young men.
Michał Pałubski encourages men to self-examination
Michał Pałubski is a Polish stand-up artist and former member of Chatelet. On January 3, 2019, he shared with fans the information that a testicular tumor was detected in him. In his style, a bit mocking and satirical, he persuaded men that self-examination is essential and asked “why is a brain tumor so serious and a tumor of every man’s favorite organ is not?” He also attached photos from the hospital to the short appeal.
There were a lot of comments under the post, not only supporting the man, but also thanking him for openly talking about the disease, thanks to which he removes the taboo from it.
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Lance Armstrong struggled with testicular cancer in his youth
lance Armstrong he is undoubtedly one of the most famous cyclists. His dizzying career ended in 2012, when he was retroactively disqualified from the competition on August 1, 1998 and disqualified for life for using illegal doping. Armstrong was stripped of all Tour de France victories, as well as his bronze medal in individual time trial won at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
In 1996, in the then 25-year-old Armstrong, doctors diagnosed stage III testicular cancer. The cancer has spread to the lungs, abdomen, and brain. Armstrong saw a urologist for testicular swelling, headaches, blurred vision, and coughing up blood. On October 3 he underwent an operation to remove the testicle. This was followed by a cycle of chemotherapy that ended on December 13, 1996. In February 1997, Armstrong heard that the cancer had been defeated, although initially doctors gave him 20 to 50 percent of the cancer. chance of survival.
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Ice skater Scott Hamilton gets involved in the fight against cancer
Scott Hamilton is one of the most recognized male figure skating stars. Throughout his career, he has won 70 titles and represented the United States at the Olympics. In 1997, at the height of his career, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. «The only thing I remember from that day when I found out I had cancer was fear, paralyzing fear. […] Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever been so scared in my life, ”wrote Hamilton in Cure Today. After 12 weeks of treatment, the skater returned to the ice.
In 2004, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, but was successfully eliminated. Unfortunately, in 2010 and 2016, the tumor returned. Hamilton is very committed to the fight against cancer. He founded the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation to help cancer patients.
Among the famous men who also beat testicular cancer are also Alan Stubbsformer Bolton, Everton and Cetic defender. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1999. A year after his diagnosis, he played a very important role in winning the championship in the 2000-2001 season.
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Arjen Robben is one of the most famous Dutch footballers. When he was 20, doctors diagnosed him with testicular cancer. – I felt a slight lump and went to the doctor with it. Just in time. It turned out to be necessary to carry out the operation as soon as possible – he said later.
They also had testicular cancer Jimmy White – one of the most popular snooker players, Eric Shanteau – an American swimmer who participated in the Olympic Games in 2008, despite having been diagnosed with cancer a week earlier, and Billy Mayfair – American professional golfer.
More about male cancers:
- Prostate cancer is one of the most common male cancers in Poland. Every forty-year-old should do this test
- Tumors of the testicles – types, causes, symptoms, treatment
- Prostate cancer is curable if detected early
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