Testicular cancer

This section describes the causes and symptoms of testicular cancer, and explains how it is diagnosed and treated.

Quick facts

Each year in the UK, around 2,100 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Incidence rates of testicular cancer are increasing worldwide in white men.
It usually affects young or middle-aged men.
Treatment for testicular cancer is very effective and nearly all men are cured.
Like other cancers, it isn’t infectious and can’t be passed on to other people.

We also have information about rarer types of testicular cancer:

Sometimes a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma can occur in the testicles.
Other rare types are Leydig and Sertoli cell tumours. For more information about these tumours you can contact our cancer support specialists.

Questions about cancer?

For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)

Teen Info on Cancer

Get testicular cancer information| for teenagers on our TIC website.

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Testicular cancer resources

Understanding testicular cancer |

You can order a copy of booklet about testicular cancer our be.Macmillan website, where we also have a booklet called 'Men and cancer'.

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