to wonder if your DP does this...

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How often does he check his testicles?

I wanted to ask because when my partner (aged 24) was checking his, he found a lump that turned out to be testicular cancer.

It was caught early, treated quickly and today we are celebrating his one year all clear. I have champagne at the ready but before we get sloshed merry, I wondered if your partner checked his balls?

Please could you talk to your husband, fiancé, brother, uncle, dad, nephew, son (or any friend or relative you care about) and remind them to check themselves. If he already does, please remind him to do it monthly and give him a big pat on the back!

In the scheme of things, testicular cancer is one of the rarest cancers. BUT it's the most common cancer occurring in younger men (that's probably your age group - 15 to 45 ish). It happens in about 2000 men per year in the UK and early research suggests it's becoming more common. The good news is that it's one of the most curable cancers, especially when caught early. Testicular cancer is usually painless, so checking the testicles regularly is the most effective way of spotting anything that might concern you.

What's important is to know what's normal for him, so he should be checking your balls regularly. FIDDLING IS NOT ENOUGH . If he (or you) spot any changes in the way the ball, balls or scrotum looks or feels then get an appointment with the doctor as soon as possible. Don't put it off. Most testicular lumps are NOT cancer, but early detection is a huge help if it is cancer.

This is a great guide for how he should perform a testicular self examination: www.cancerhelp.org.uk/type/testicular-cancer/about/testicular-selfexamination

I know someone who found it for their DH (ahem). 20 years clear so it was well worth it! As you say, when it is found, it is very curable.

I have three male friends, all under the age of 40 going through treatment for this at the moment.

Men are good at scratching em, and should get themselves checked out if they find anything.. the sooner they get it checked, it makes a huge difference to their chances of a full recovery.

My DH checks his once a month, has done for years, after a colleague lost both testicles at 21 to cancer

Sorry he has been through this, and congratulations on the one year all clear

I found my DH's lump
We are 5 years clear this June.

One bout of chemo & 3-6 month checks ever since which has been a reminder everytime a hospital letter fell onto the mat.

Definatly self check, use it as a great excuse to cop a feel.

I check my mans balls on a regular basis

Congrats on the all clear, OP. Enjoy that champers!!!

DH's dad died of testicular cancer. He tells me that is the reason he is always fiddling with his.

I just asked my DH, he said he checks every time he showers. I told him that he needs to do it properly, and I willcheck for him when the dc's arein bed.

Agreed, dp lost his brother 10 years ago to testicular cancer, his brother was only 19 years old. My dc's never got to meet their uncle.
Dp checks his and we will bring ds up to do the same.

Congratulations on 1 year clear, here's to many more years the same :)

Thanks all for your messages - and very sorry to hear about the losses.

I hope you don't mind me bumping this thread, everyone.

My bloke and his mates once told me that the first thing every man does in the morning is have a good ol' feel of his balls.

I check my blokes for him as well though.