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==Overview==
==Overview==
Effective measures for the primary prevention of testicular cancer include healthy lifestyle and monthly testicular self-exams.


==Primary Prevention==
==Primary Prevention==
Performing '''monthly testicular self-exams''' helps men become more aware of any abnormalities that could be early symptoms of testicular cancer. Learn how to perform a proper and thorough testicular self-exam [http://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html here].
* Healthy lifestyle
 
* Monthly testicular self-exams<ref>How to Do a Testicular Self Examination. http://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html </ref>
One of the easiest ways to help prevent testicular cancer, as well as many other diseases, is to '''practice a healthy lifestyle''': stop smoking, eat healthily, and exercise. In addition, '''be aware''' of any family history of testicular cancer that may put you at risk to develop it as well.


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Effective measures for the primary prevention of testicular cancer include healthy lifestyle and monthly testicular self-exams.

Primary Prevention

  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Monthly testicular self-exams[1]

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  1. How to Do a Testicular Self Examination. http://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html


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