Testicular cancer
Cancer of the testicles, also known as testicular cancer, is an uncommon type of cancer that primarily affects younger men.
The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a painless lump or swelling in the testicles. Other symptoms can include:
- a dull ache in the scrotum (the sac of skin that hangs underneath the penis and contains the testicles)
- a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
Testicular cancer cannot usually be prevented, so it is important to check your testicles regularly. Cancer is easier to treat when it is diagnosed early on. If you regularly examine your testicles, you are likely to notice any swelling or abnormalities when they are at an early stage of development.
The NHS Choices website has information on how to check your testicles as well as further information about testicular cancer and how it can be treated.
If you are studying with us and have been diagnosed with testicular cancer help and support is available for you within the university.
You may also find it useful to talk to one of our counsellors or a member of our Chaplaincy team.
Finally, if you need additional support to continue your studies or adjustments to help you then make an appointment with the Student Wellbeing Service so we can arrange to put the necessary support in place.
