Testicular cancer

If the cancer is only in the testicle:

• A painless lump or swelling in a testicle
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum, groin or abdomen (tummy)
• An enlarged testicle or change in the way your testicle feels
• A heavy feeling in your scrotum

If the cancer has spread outside the testicle:

• A dull ache in your back
• Pain in your abdomen (tummy)
• Shortness of breath
• Swollen lymph glands in the abdomen, groin or chest

About 1 in 10 testicular cancers have spread outside the testicle when they are diagnosed. 

Testing for cancer when you have no symptoms is called screening. There is no national screening programme for testicular cancer in Ireland. 

Go to your GP if you’re worried about testicular cancer.