International footballer Sebastian Haller’s testicular cancer diagnosis is a red alert for young men in their 20s; know the early signs to watch out for

Borussia Dortmund's Sebastian Haller was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer and has begun his treatment with some early recoveries. The 28-year-old forward fell sick during the pre-training season in July after leaving Ajax recently.
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Sebastian Haller joined Dortmund after a successful previous season, fell sick late in July after training with his new club Ajax in Switzerland

New Delhi: Twenty-eight-year-old Sebastian Haller recently posted an image on Instagram informing about "step one of the treatment completed” from a hospital bed in Germany.
The forward from Ivory Coast who joined Dortmund after a successful previous season doing particularly well in the Champion's League fell sick late in July after training with his new club Ajax in Switzerland. His medical examinations confirmed his cancer diagnosis.
Doctors treating Haller confirmed a tumor discovered in his testicles.

What is testicular cancer?
It is a highly rare form of cancer, treatable even when it has spread beyond the testicles, depending totally on the type and stage. Cancer affects the testes, located inside the scrotum. Testicles produce male sex hormones and sperms.

Red alert for testicular cancer for men in their 20s

More and more people in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with life-threatening diseases such as cancer. Even though it cannot be prevented, young men should know the risks of testicular cancer that including:
  1. Undescended testicle: Those men who have a testicle that never descended are at a greater risk of testicular cancer. During fetal development, the testes form in the abdominal area and usually descend into the scrotum before birth. Later, even if the testicles have been surgically relocated to the scrotum, the risk would remain.
  2. Unusual testicle development: Many men have abnormal testicles, like Klinefelter syndrome which increases the risk of testicular cancer.
  3. Family history: if any member of the family had it, the risk increases
  4. Race: Testicular cancer is more common in white men than in brown or black men.

Early signs of testicular cancer

The early signs and symptoms of testicular cancer to watch out for are:
  • A lump in the testicle
  • Pain in the groin or abdomen
  • Excessive fluid in the scrotum
  • Pain or discomfort in the testicle
  • Dull pain in the chest
  • Back in the back, discomfort in sitting or lying down
  • Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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