VCU Massey Cancer Center

What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?

The following are the most common symptoms for testicular cancer; however, each individual may experience symptoms differently. The National Cancer Institute suggests that a man see a physician if any of the following symptoms lasts two weeks or longer:

• Lump in either testicle.
• Enlargement of a testicle. 
• Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. 
• Dull ache in the lower abdomen or in the groin. 
• Sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum. 
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum. 
• Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts.

The symptoms of testicular cancer may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.