-- Very Small Lump (Well Two..) on Testicle -- - Men's Health Message Board

GateKeepeR · 06-06-2003, 03:58 PM

I have two very small lumps on the front of my left testicle, I hear that it could be the only early symptom of cancer, I also hear an undescended testicle that has been fixed creates and even greater risk, but I also hear the lumps are the size of a pea, mine are alot smaller than a pea. (BTW: im 13 years old) should I contact a doctor or what?

Magnetic · 06-06-2003, 07:17 PM

If the lumps are small, hard and seem to be free floating, they are probably harmless. If they have been growing and are soft and seem attached to the tissue, then get to doctor right away. Even if hard and small, it is not worth the risk to avoid the doctor. Tell your parents and get it checked out either way, to be safe.

GateKeepeR · 06-06-2003, 08:55 PM

I have a doctor appointment on the 17th for another sickness, and you people always seem to be like "right away" "dont wait" "get there as quick as you can" for these kind of things, can it wait that long?

focus · 06-07-2003, 09:53 AM

The surface of the testicle should be completely smooth. The only thing you should feel is the epidydimus attached to the top and bottom and along the back of the testicle, which will feel like a soft tube that may hurt a little when touched. That's it - there shouldn't be any lumps anywhere else, and they should not be hard lumps anywhere.

If it is cancer, the sooner its treated, the better. That's why people keep saying get to the doctor ASAP. If its caught too late, it could kill you.

GateKeepeR · 06-07-2003, 01:21 PM

Well im scheduled for the doctor for the 17th for something else, I guess that wont be 'too late' but if it is cancer, is it getting to be too late since there is 2 or 3 lumps on one of my testicles? I thought cancer usually only came up with 1 lump (or small pea-sized tumor).. Also to get you al the information, not sure if this has anything to do with it, I have some swollen lymph nodes.. have been here for 3 weeks, and all tests test negative for mono. so the doctor really doesnt know what it is, could swollen lymph nodes also be a symptom of this cancer.. (sorry about all of this, I just worry alot)

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