A guide for the testicular self-examination.
The incidence of testicular cancer is on the rise. It is the leading cause of death for males aged 15 to 35 years. A key to cure is early detection. This article reviews the anatomy of the male reproductive system, discusses testicular cancer, and provides the process of the testicular self-examination. Pediatric nurse practitioners are in key positions to teach young male clients so that the testicular self-examination will become an important preventative health measure.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D016353:Self-Examination; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing