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The Basics on Prostate and Testicular Cancers

Prostate Cancer
Men at risk of prostate cancer include:
Prostate Cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate. The
prostate is about the size of a walnut and is part of the male ✓ African American men: It is interesting to
reproductive system. It is the third most common cause of note that in this population the incidence
death in men over the age of 75. Prostate cancer is rare in of prostate cancer development can be
men under 40 years of age. much younger than in the overall

Evaluation population.
Evaluation tools include a standard laboratory test called ✓ Men over 60 years of age
PSA, which is recommended for men over the age of 40 ✓ Men with a family history of prostate
with a family history of prostate cancer, or at age 50. A cancer
digital rectal exam is also recommended to be performed ✓ Men exposed to agent orange and other
annually. chemicals, such as cadmium

Treatment ✓ Men who drink alcohol excessively
There are many options to successfully treat prostate ✓ Men who eat a high fat diet
cancer. To learn more about prostate cancer and its ✓ Men in certain occupations, such as
treatment, speak with your Urology Northwest provider or painters, tire plant workers and farmers
call us to schedule an evaluation at 425.275.5555.

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is cancer that starts in the testicles. Testicular cancer is most common in men between
The actual cause of testicular cancer is unknown but the ages of 15 and 35, but can occur in men older
there may be a correlation with abnormal testicular than 35 or younger than 15.
development, history of undescended testicles, There are two major types of testicular cancer:
family history, exposure to certain chemicals and/or Seminoma, which is sensitive to radiation therapy,
HIV.
and Non-seminoma, which tends to grow more
quickly. Non-seminoma tumors are often made up of
various types of germ cells.

Keeping Score Symptoms of testicular cancer include:

of Your Health ✓ Discomfort or pain in the testicle or a feeling
of heaviness in the scrotum
✓ April is Testicular Cancer ✓ Pain in the back or lower abdomen
Awareness Month
✓ Enlargement of a testicle or a change in how
✓ June is Men’s Health it feels
Awareness Month
✓ Excess development of breast tissue
✓ September is Prostate ✓ Lump or swelling in either testicle
Cancer Awareness
Month Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable and

Mark your calendars and call curable of cancers. To learn more or to discuss your
us to schedule your routine treatment options, schedule an appointment with
check-ups at 425.275.5555. one of our providers.