What tests should I request for testicular and bone cancer?

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I am going to the doctor tomorrow and am wondering what tests I should request. I think I have testicular cancer which may have spread to my bones. I can't find a tumor, but am showing all of the symptoms. So again, which tests should I request?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
After your doctor does a complete & thorough examination, express your concerns to him & he will refer you to the right specialist - if he feels it is necessary. If you are doing self diagnosis - many times it is wrong & can be dangerous.  (+ info)

When a male gets a testicular exam from his doctor why does the doctor ask him to cough?

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* I am a male and its been some time sense I went to the doctors. When I use to get sports physicals during the testicular exam the doctor would ask me to cough why is this?
* I know this normal during testicular exams just wondering what the cough does?
the cough relates to a hernia test ... a good doctor also examines the testicles to make sure everything is where it should be  (+ info)

How can you tell the difference between testicular cancer and epiditimitis?

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I heard that a lump that is painless cud be cancer. Could it be cancer if it is painful. Also, how fast does testicular cancer spread. I'm rly nervous about this!!!
A lump that is painless or painful can be cancer and as far as the speed of spread if it spreads at all, the best and really only answer should come from your oncologist/urologist. The first step to take if you suspect you have a problem, is to make an appointment with a urologist. This is his/her special area of medicine and if necessary you will be referred to a oncologist, a cancer specialist. Not all lumps are cancer and not all pain in the testicles means cancer. I just recently had a severe infection in one testicle and the pain was terrible but, it was just that - an infection and it is being taken care of with a course of antibiotics courtesy of my urologist. Don't be nervous, get it checked out and won't you be pleasantly surprised to find out you have nothing to worry about? Good luck and best wishes.  (+ info)

What is the most effective way to stop testicular pain?

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I am 19 yrs. old and i get testicular pain while driving and doing other normal activites during the day. I was just wondering what advice or over the counter medication i can take to stop this before i see a physician. Please write back.
I don't think that's normal. You should really see a doctor to make sure there is nothing wrong before you start masking potentially negative symptoms.  (+ info)

How long does it take to recover from a hydrocele surgery?

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My son (who just turned 2 on 08/01/08) has an upcoming hydrocele surgery scheduled for Sept 2nd 7:30am. He has 2 bilateral hydroceles (meaning one on each side). He will be getting both repaired at the same time that day. My question is how long it will take to recover, because we are going to a family wedding on Sept 13th. Will he still be hurting for this event? If so I will need to put off the surgery until a later date. Anyone have experience with toddlers recovering from a hydrocele surgery? Info would be greatly appreciated...
There usually is no pain with a hydrocele, just a local heaviness because of the increased weight of the lesion. Hydroceles can be treated either for cosmetic reason or because of increased weight and local anatomic distortion and bulging. The traditional treatment is surgical excision which can usually be done on an outpatient basis. The recovery time to full activity is a couple weeks although is is common for some degree of swelling to be present for 6-8 weeks. Mild exercise can generally be resumed in 1-2 weeks and gradually increased to tolerance depending on the rapidity of healing, comfort, and lack of complications.  (+ info)

Is there a connection between testicular swelling and ejaculation?

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Yesterday my testicles began aching (no jokes here), apparently for no reason. Considering the type of pain, I decided to lean over and breath through it, what I would typically do if I were accidentally "kicked in the balls," or sat on them, etc.

After about thirty minutes of this pain, I did a quick exam of myself to find my testicles somewhat red and swollen.

I consulted my wife for a second opinion, and she noticed the significant swelling as well. She recommended I masturbate because it had been several days since my last ejaculation, and we are normally sexually active (daily).

I hesitantly did so. At climax, I spilled more semen than I can ever remember. About 30-45 minutes later, the swelling decreased to normal size, and the pain was gone.

Was her hypothesis correct? Is there a physiological connection between lack of ejaculation and testicular swelling?

I am serious... I need advice. I will be happy to post more details if necessary.
I do not believe this was related to the effects of "blueballs." I say this because no stimulation the day of the pain, or two days before.
I added a follow up question:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070912092522AAixN41&r=w
Hi. I would sugest seeing a doctor. I had similar symptoms twenty four years ago (I was only married a year) and my wife eventualy persuaded me to go see a doctor. It turned I had cancer in one testicle and had to have it removed. I went on to father two lovely children. Go see your doctor and put your mind at rest.  (+ info)

How long can you live with testicular lumps?

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PLEASE READ?

If I had testicular lumps, In my left testicle. And I never treat it. How long will I live, Will I die? How long?

I would like to leave it a couple of years until I finish puberty and all those unscheduled erections

I think I have a lump at the bottom of my left testicle.
It's prolly just a scist and will go away in time.  (+ info)

How low will the risk of testicular cancer drop from masturbation?

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Right now I'm 16 and not sexually active. I've yet to masturbate as I've found other ways to replace my time. Now I want to stay healthy, and what not and I'm pretty sure getting testicular or prostate cancer is kinda going the other way.

So my question is by masturbating does it only lower the chance by a low margin? Or is it big enough to where if you don't your just signing your own death warrant?
Other factors come into play, but masturbation (and later sex) can reduce the incidents of testicular and prostate cancer  (+ info)

How do you search yourself for testicular cancer?

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Women can check them selves for breast cancer, then how do men check them selves for testicular cancer.
I want to know if anything out of the ordinary is going on, befor something happens.
Testicular cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are discovered in one or both testicles. There is not way to detect it like Breast cancer in women. It will not show up by symptoms also.

Testicular cancer usually shows no early symptoms. It is suspected when a mass or lump is felt in the testes, although a testicular mass does not always indicate cancer and is usually painless.

Symptoms of testicular cancer include:

- a lump in either testicle (usually pea-sized, but may be as large as a marble or an egg)
- any enlargement or significant shrinking of a testicle
- a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum
- a dull ache in the groin or lower abdomen
- any sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
- tenderness or enlargement of the breasts (of the male patient, I mean)
- pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum-  (+ info)

Is it possible an 11 year old boy to have testicular cancer?

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Sometime ago a friend of mine caught his 11 year old son watch 18 + Movies.The child is determinded that after watching them he urinates blood.Apparently he is only 11 year old to have testicular problems,but he has had a surgery a few years ago for going too often to the toilette (Especially at night).As his father is worried,is it possible that this could be testicular cancer?If not,what else could it be?
it is possible for a child that young to get testicular cancer, but if hes urinating blood its very unlikely to be testicular cancer, as the testicles are not connected to the bladder. it sounds like it could be related to his previous surgical history as that was a urinary problem. speak to your gp  (+ info)

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