Get to ‘know thy nuts’ to beat disease

testicular cancer campaign

NEW research shows that 62 per cent of males are unaware that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men in Ireland.

And 30 per cent don’t know how to check their testicles for early signs of testicular cancer, it is claimed.

Meanwhile, it’s emerged that one-in-five never check their testicles, according to the research for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

A spokesperson said: “Some 62 per cent of men weren’t aware that testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers within young men aged 15-40.

“Some 46 per cent of men claim they wouldn’t go to the doctor out of embarrassment, with 22 per cent waiting until something gets serious.

“Movember, the men’s health charity, has unveiled new research that shines a spotlight on young men and their testicles.

Campaign

“This is part of their new campaign to encourage men to regularly check themselves and ‘know thy nuts’.”

The most common type of cancer in young men aged 15 to 40 years is prostate cancer (35 per cent), testicular cancer (29 per cent), lung cancer (13 per cent), blood cancer (seven per cent).

Of the 46 per cent of men who claimed they wouldn’t go to the doctor out of embarrassment, some 19 per cent said it was because they did not want to visit a female doctor about the issue.

Movember chief Michelle Terry said: “The reality is that 30 per cent of men are not confident they know how to check their own testicles.”

She added: “No pair is exactly the same.

“Getting to know what is normal is the first step and young men should make sure they take the time to get to know their nuts.”