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Understanding Testicular Cancer

Cancer of the testicles is not a common cancer. However, it is the most common cancer in men aged 20 to 34. Like breast cancer, if detected early, testicular cancer can usually be treated and cured. Testicular cancer is a rare disease in men caused by abnormal growth of cells of the testicle. The testicles (or testes) are located inside the scrotum, the loose bag of skin that hangs below the penis. Each testicle (or testis) produces sperm.

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