What Is Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is cancer that's found in the testicles.
It's most common in men aged 15 to 49. It can affect anyone who has testicles.
The testicles are 2 small oval-shaped organs which hang below the penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. The testicles make sperm and testosterone.
How serious testicular cancer is depends on the type of testicular cancer, how big it is and if it has spread.

Video: testicular cancer

In this video, a specialist talks about testicular cancer and 2 men who were diagnosed with testicular cancer talk about their experiences.

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