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If you are interested in staying healthy, then you are definitely interested in regular testing for testicular cancer. A testicular self exam is best taken after a warm bath, which would serve to relax the scrotum. This way anything abnormal with your testicles is much easier to spot. This is best done while standing in front of a mirror. You should look extra carefully about any swelling on the scrotum skin.

Examine the skin using both hands to make sure you cover every inch of it. Take each testicle between your fingers and roll it gently. If one of the testicles seems bigger than the other, don't panic. This is the way it's supposed to be. Cancer lumps are usually located on the side of the testicle, but they can also show up in front.

Make sure you are familiar with the anatomy of your testicles in order not to mistake the epididymis for a lump. The epididymis is the soft tube-like structure located behind the testicle and is used to collect sperm. If you do find a lump, go to a doctor right away. It may not be cancer, but it's very important to known for sure as soon as possible. The doctor is the only person qualified to diagnose cancer.