Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
April is testicular cancer awareness month. Whether you're directly affected or want to learn more we have information that can help.
For testicular cancer awareness month we are signposting to all our information, support and ways to help.
About testicular cancer
Testicular cancer starts in one of the testicles. It can affect anyone who has testicles, including men, transgender (trans) women and people assigned male at birth. It is most likely to happen between the ages of 25 and 40.
Each year in the UK, around 2,400 people are diagnosed with testicular cancer. The most common symptom is a lump or swelling in a testicle, or a dull ache, pain, or heaviness in the scrotum.
It is important to check your testicles regularly. We have information on how to check for testicular cancer.
We provide a range of information about testicular cancer on our website, which includes:
Other resources
Stories from people affected by testicular cancer
Listen to Matt’s story
Reece's story
Thankfully I managed to catch it incredibly early due to being told about the dangers of testicular cancer and how important it is to check yourself. I’m now 9 months post treatment and back to 100%."
Support for people living with testicular cancer
Support if you are LGBTQ+
If you are a trans woman and have testicles, you may feel uncomfortable or upset about checking this part of the body. It is still important to get any changes checked. There is additional support available, such as talking to a gender identity clinic or a sexual health service that is trans and non-binary friendly. You can check if this is available in your area on Tranzwiki.
See also:
Testicular cancer forum
The testicular cancer forum on our Online Community is a place to chat to others who know what you or your loved one are going through. You'll also find useful blogs such as:
Accessing Macmillan services
- Call the Macmillan Support Line for free on 0800 808 0000, open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. Or email the Macmillan Support Line.
- We have information in other languages and formats.
- Apply for a Macmillan Grant. These are small, one-off means-tested payments to help with the extra costs that living with cancer can bring.
- Use our get support guide by answering some quick questions to get information tailored to you or your loved one's situation.
- Find out more about the different ways Macmillan can help.
Ways to help this testicular cancer awareness month
Macmillan is here for everybody living with cancer, with our specialist information, support and services. But we couldn't do it without our incredible supporters. Here are a few ways you can get involved.
