Testicular Cancer Awareness Quiz

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer to affect men between 15 and 49.

It is recommended you check your testicles for changes EVERY month.

Current statistics show 1 in 195 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in their lifetime. Incidents are on the increase and have risen by more than a quarter since the early 90's.

The survival rate 5 years after diagnosis for men with stage 1 testicular cancer is almost all. This means that the vast majority of men diagnosed with stage 1 testicular cancer will survive at least 5 years after their diagnosis.

The correct answer is 80%. This means that 80% of men with stage 3 testicular cancer survive for at least 5 years after diagnosis. Stage 3 indicates that the cancer has spread to other areas of the body, such as the armpit or neck. This survival rate suggests that the majority of men with stage 3 testicular cancer have a favorable prognosis and a good chance of long-term survival.

All of the above are symptoms. If testicular cancer spreads to other organs it will generally only spread to the lungs. However, it is still usually curable.

Often changes in the testicles are harmless and caused by other things such as cysts, but it is important to get them checked by your G.P.

Seminomas are the most common type of testicular cancer, accounting for about 40-50% of all cases. They tend to develop in men between the ages of 30 and 50, but can occur at any age. Seminomas are generally slow-growing and respond well to radiation therapy, which contributes to the high treatment success rate for this type of cancer. The other types listed, such as Leydig cell tumors, Sertoli cell tumors, and teratomas, are much less common and have different characteristics and treatment approaches.