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SELF EXAMINATION

Doctor and Patient

GET TO KNOW YOUR BALLS!

It is so important to remember your monthly check!!

 

Do you know the four steps of a testicular exam?

EARLY DETECTION

SAVES LIVES

Step 1: FAMILIARISE

While soaping yourself up in the shower, familiarise yourself with your epididymis and spermatic cords, located behind the testicle. Besides these, your testicle should feel like a grape

testicular cancer check
testicular cancer check

Step 2: CUP

Cup one testicle at a time using both hands, and examine each one by rolling the testicle between the thumb and forefingers

Step 3: ROLL

Using a firm but gentle rolling motion, find the epididymis. If you're familiar with this structure, you won't mistake it for an abnormality

testicular cancer check
testicular cancer check

Step 4: ABNORMALITIES

Look for any lumps, changes in size, shape or texture. You should look out for any swelling/ changes in colour. Remember - it’s normal for one testicle to be slightly bigger!

Cited Sources

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“Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation: Support Testicular Cancer”, http://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org.

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