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Should men learn how to feel for cancer in women?

  • Breast cancer is a serious killer, and there are many training programs and initiatives out there promoting the idea that women should check their breasts regularly to catch any cancers early and prevent a treatable condition that many can recover from. However, I feel there is a missed opportunity here. Most men are (to put it politely) ‘fans’ of breasts and would happily give them a feel! While I don’t want to lower the tone with sex jokes, surely giving men some training into what cancerous lumps feel like may actually help detection rates. Naturally the idea applies both ways as women should equally learn how to detect testicular cancer in men. Now I accept that both of these are limited to the bedroom in ‘those’ kind of situations and who really is going to interrupt their role play for a breast exam?! Even so, it may be helpful for either partner to say “I felt something odd on my breast/testicle, does this feel normal to you?” with someone they feel more comfortable touching them in those places rather than a doctor. On that point, I am in no way saying that these checks should substitute going to the doctor or any advise the doctor gives, but it has to be recognised that not everyone is comfortable with going to the doctors and may want the second opinion of someone they feel more comfortable with. What I am interested in is the opinion of others in this situation? Is their room for this or maybe its just too much of a far fetched idea.

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    That would be a hell no. Also you don't just grab boobs and be like oh this one feels like there is a lump in it. There is a certain way of detecting them. Also you guys will be busy having boners and not concentrating on what to look for so actually we might miss that precious window of opportunity.

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It was noticed decades ago that women's partners found a lot of lumps before the women were aware of them, and that's without training. Once a lump is found, it's time to see a doctor. There's no way to feel the difference between a benign and a cancerous lump.

Fizzle

My "friend with benefits" at the time noticed my lump and brought it to my attention. It was breast cancer, I am here to tell the tale.

Tarkarri

A friend of mine found his wife's lump and it was cancer. She has since died from the cancer. Men, as in husbands and boyfriends, don't just grab their SO's breasts and if they felt one, I'm sure THEIR first thought is to take care of their loved one, not worry about their erection.

april

borders on just plain creepy

reportmeplease

I think yes, but its realistic scope is limited. Maybe, and I do mean just maybe, while in bed with a partner one notices something odd about the other and says "Did you know you have a lump there?" Its a mood killer and I don't know if anyone would want to kill the mood in such a way, but equally its such an important thing is hard not to mention it. If I were ever in that situation, I'd feel guilty if I *didn't* mention it. Having said that, I'd use it as an excuse to fondle more!

Adam T

Maybe one day, but right now we need to focus on getting women to check for themselves. It's awkward enough without bringing a second party in.

jl

Sure, but men get cancer too.

Haus99

I think so, yes. if both parties are comfortable with it. I still think women know their own bodies best...BUT our men/partners can give us an objective opinion, too. There are so many posts on this forum from frantic girls and women, thinking that they've got breast cancer. Why not have a trusted "boobie buddy?" Someone who is familiar with your body, knows your natural lumps and bumps and LOVES you and wishes to support you! And i think the same should be said for ladies with their men/partners..after all, we're all in it together So my answer is a big YES!

GinnyBRock

Interesting question, I think really the person that knows your boobs and balls the best is yourself. That said I think more eduction on the subject is required. Involving our partners in this may not be a bad idea, i.e. educating women about testicular cancer and men about breast cancer may at least help to prompt more people to examine themselves. In my opinion is much easier to ignore your own health than it is to ignore the health of your loved ones. Sometimes we all need a little push to take some time and look after ourselves.

Adam

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