Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer usually develops from germ cells in one testicle. A painless lump, enlargement, hardening or new heavy feeling needs prompt investigation; sudden severe pain instead raises concern for twisting of the testicle and needs immediate emergency assessment.

• A usually painless hard lump or hardened area in one testicle.
• A testicle that feels larger, heavier, firmer or clearly different from before.
• Make an appointment within a few days for a new lump, hardening, enlargement or unexplained change, and do not wait until it hurts.
• Compare both sides gently, but do not squeeze hard or repeatedly check if this causes anxiety and irritation.
• Make an appointment within a few days for a new lump, hardening, enlargement, asymmetry or heavy feeling in one testicle.
• For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.