Nonseminomatous Testicular Cancer

Nonseminoma testicular cancer is a type of malignant tumor that originates in the cells of the testicle; it belongs to a group of tumors that usually appears in young men and young adults, and it is distinguished from another variant called seminoma by its cellular characteristics.

Warning signs: It may present as a lump or an increase in the size of a testicle, a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, or discomfort in the area; it is frequently painless.

When should you seek care? An evaluation is advisable with any change in the size, consistency, or shape of a testicle, or when a mass can be felt.

Which specialist treats it? Its study corresponds to the urologist. Self-examination and timely consultation are important, so with any finding the most advisable thing is to see a professional promptly.