Tumors of the testis account for a small percentage of malignancies in men. However, they generally occur in younger patients (between 20 and 40 years of age). When diagnosed at an early stage, most of these tumors are curable by surgery and chemotherapy.
Early diagnosis of testicular tumors is extremely important. Abnormal lumps can be detected by palpation, and diagnosis can be made using ultrasound. Simple ultrasound scanning can reveal the extent of the local tumor, usually at an early stage.