Testicular microlithiasis

AUA Releases New Clinical Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of Testicular Cancer

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
Men's Health, RTT, Organ systems, Medical specialties, Scrotum, Mammal male reproductive system, Cryptorchidism, Testicle, Testicular cancer, Urology, Cancer, Testicular microlithiasis

LINTHICUM,Md., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, released a new clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of early stage testicular cancer.

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  • LINTHICUM,Md., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,the American Urological Association (AUA), a leading global urology association, released a new clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of early stage testicular cancer.
  • Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men ages 20 to 40.
  • Although it is a less common form of cancer, about 9,600 men in the US will be told this year they have the disease.
  • Men who were born with cryptorchidism (undescended testicle) have a greater chance of being diagnosed with testicular cancer, as are men with a family history or men with a personal history of testis cancer.

On Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, Movember Foundation USA Releases New Survey and Digital Resources

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Men's Health, RTT, Cancer, Health, Male genital disorders, Prostate cancer, Facial hair, Movember, Shaving, Testicular cancer, Testicular microlithiasis

Testicular Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in young men.Most recently, Movember conducted a nationwide survey with YouGov.

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  • Testicular Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in young men.Most recently, Movember conducted a nationwide survey with YouGov.
  • Results found 82 percent of American males ages 18-34 are unaware they are most at risk of being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
  • Later this month, Movember Foundation USA will be staging a music session with country singer, Jackie Lee, who has journeyed through testicular cancer.
  • As the only global charity tackling men's health issues year-round, the foundation supports the following causes: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Almost two thirds of Canadian men aged 18-34 don't know their testicular cancer risk

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Men's Health, Organ systems, RTT, Mammal male reproductive system, Scrotum, Anatomy, Testicle, Cryptorchidism, Testicular self-examination, Testicular cancer, Cancer, Testicular microlithiasis

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men, and the charity is now urging men in the at-risk age group to carry out regular self-checks as early diagnosis is key to successful treatment.

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  • Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men, and the charity is now urging men in the at-risk age group to carry out regular self-checks as early diagnosis is key to successful treatment.
  • Testicular cancer strikes early so checking regularly and knowing what to look for is crucial."
  • However, the poll of 474 Canadian men conducted by YouGov, also found that 57% of men in the at-risk age group (aged 18-34) didn't know or are unsure how to perform a testicular self-examination.
  • Those most at risk are men who had undescended testes at birth, or those with a relative who has diagnosed with testicular cancer.