Most testis cancers are detected by either the patient or his partner noticing a lump in the testicle - most lumps are nothing to worry about, but don't wait for it to go away, go and see your doctor straightaway - we in the medical profession would far sooner see a hundred men with nothing serious than miss the one who does have a problem. Cancer of the testis is a condition that usually affects younger men; indeed, it only rarely occurs in men over 40. There are various types of testis cancer, and the initial treatment will almost certainly involve removing the whole testis, to establish the type of tumour that has occurred. This is relatively minor surgery, and whilst some men will have trouble coming to terms with the loss of a testis, most men do not get a body image problem of any severity - for those who do, an artificial testis can be inserted, and these are usually extremely convincing.

Further scans may then be carried out, and referral will be made to a specialist centre, where further treatment can be organised if necessary. Almost all testis cancers are curable given the correct treatment, and whilst this may be a fairly daunting prospect, most men will make a full recovery. A visit to www.BobChampion.com may be well worthwhile for anyone who has just been diagnosed with this condition - you may not win the Grand National in future, but you can still be top in your own field!