Urologist explains the best time of day for men to check their junk
Testicular cancer is the leading cause of a condition doctors called 'cannonball lung' - where the disease spreads to the lungs and forms a splattering of rapidly-multiplying tumors. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why failing to check your testicles often could lead to deadly 'cannonball lung', warns doctor
Doing a simple, 10-second self-exam could protect young men from advanced testicular cancer - which often leads to cannonball-shaped lesions forming in the lungs. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One sign that led university student to get checked out for testicular cancer
Tom was in his third year studying physiotherapy at Bournemouth University when he noticed something was different about his testicles. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctor says these are the six 'obvious signs' of testicular cancer to report 'immediately'
GP Dr Phil Green told Express.co.uk the key symptoms of testicular cancer people should pay attention to. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Three ‘painless’ symptoms that could be first red flag signs of testicular cancer
Around 2,300 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year in the UK, so knowing the symptoms is very important. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
60% Of Sun Screens Would Fail Federal Safety Tests!
Here in South Florida, spring break is in full swing.
Temperatures are in the mid-to-high-80s, and tourists are flocking to our beautiful, sunny beaches.
Of course, that also means it’s prime time for sunscreen companies to kick up their marketing efforts in an attempt to whip up more fear over the sun.
They want to scare you into thinking that each time the sun strikes your unprotected skin, you risk malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
If you’re a regular reader, you know that I’ve been vocal about Big Retail’s money grab and how they put out misinformation because they profit each time you slat...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news
Firefighters Fear the Toxic Chemicals in Their Gear Could Be Causing Cancer
BOSTON (AP) — Boston firefighter Daniel Ranahan had heard about colleagues getting cancer but he was stunned when doctors discovered a tumor in his chest.
He was only 30 and had been in the Boston Fire Department less than a decade. But as he investigated his diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma in October 2020 and sought successful treatment, he learned he and others wore gear that contained the toxic industrial compound PFAS.
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“You always hear about the dangers. You just never think it’s going be you,” said Ranahan, who stopped working due to the...
Source: TIME: Health - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: MICHAEL CASEY / AP Tags: Uncategorized wire Source Type: news
Morrisons' bras and pants carry NHS cancer check label
Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - August 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Links 'Forever Chemicals' to Testicular Cancer in Military Personnel
(MedPage Today) -- Gary Flook served in the Air Force for 37 years, as a firefighter at the now-closed Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois and the former Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana, where he regularly trained with aqueous film forming foam... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - August 13, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The first symptom of testicular cancer that can appear for some men
Each week, one man in the UK dies from testicular cancer; by recognising the symptoms earlier, treatment can be sought, which increases survival rates. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘ Forever Chemical ’ Lawsuits Could Ultimately Eclipse the Big Tobacco Settlement
It was the dead cows on Wilbur Tennant’s farm that shaped most of Rob Bilott’s professional life. Tennant’s farm was located in Parkersburg, W. Va.; Bilott was—and remains—an environmental lawyer at the firm of Taft Stettinius & Hollister in Cincinnati. All had been well for Tennant until 1998, when half of his herd of 300 cows began to languish and die. The farmer and the lawyer never would have come together, but Bilott’s grandmother lived near Tennant, and a mutual friend suggested Tennant call her grandson for counsel.
Tennant had reason to suspect he needed the help of an envir...
Source: TIME: Science - July 12, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized Environment healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Africa: Can a Home Pregnancy Test Show Signs of Testicular Cancer in Men? Not All Cancers, Seek Professional Diagnosis
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A claim that a positive home pregnancy test in men could indicate signs of testicular cancer is true. However, it's important to be aware that a negative pregnancy test does not eliminate the possibility of this type of cancer. Experts recommend seeking a diagnosis from a healthcare professional for a conclusive diagnosis. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 11, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Source Type: news
Woman has no regrets after divorcing her husband while he was dying of cancer
Life coach Yana Fry, 40 has revealed why she divorced his husband while he was dying of testicular cancer. The moved enraged her in-laws but Yana said she regrets nothing. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can testicular cancer affect fertility?
It's a common concern among men who are diagnosed with testicular cancer. Will I be able to have children in the future? So what are the effects of testicular cancer and its treatment on fertility? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/qr2TH1-s3eQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "When we first evaluate men with a new suspected testicular cancer,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 16, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Testicular cancer is highly treatable
June is Men's Health Month. It's an opportunity to recognize the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. The disease is not common. Just 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Most of those cases are in young and middle-aged men. And usually, the cancer is highly treatable. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/PkWz0ZYinzo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is in the downloads at… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 14, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
