Testicular Cancer: Symptoms

What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?

The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a painless lump on the testicle. Pain may occur but is not as common. The affected testicle may be enlarged or swollen, and there may be a sensation of fullness in the scrotum. Testicular cancer that has spread to other areas of the body may have symptoms related to the sites to which it has spread.

Common symptoms of testicular cancer

Common symptoms of testicular cancer include:

• Change in the firmness or texture of the testicle
• Fluid collection in the scrotum
• Lower back pain
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Painless lump on the testicle
• Sensation of fullness in the scrotum
• Swelling or enlargement of the testicle
• Testicular pain

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

Testicular cancer is a serious condition, and timely evaluation and treatment is important. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms:

• Fluid in the scrotum
• Fullness of the scrotum
• Lump on the testicle
• Swelling, enlargement, or other changes in the testicle
• Pain in the testicle
• Persistent low abdominal or back pain