A young man’s disease 
 

What do seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and Canadian comedian Tom Green have in common? Both were diagnosed and survived testicular cancer in their 20’s. 

Why is testicular cancer an issue for my son?

You may be surprised to hear that testicular cancer is a young man’s disease.  In fact, it is the most common cancer for young men aged 15-29 years*. The good news is that when caught at an early stage, the survival rate is very good. All males from the time they are 15 years old, should be aware of how their testicles normally look and feel. 

It’s important to talk to your son about knowing what is “normal” so he can be aware and tell you about any changes that he notices to his body.

What you can do

Learn more about testicular cancer, so you’re informed when you have the conversation with your son about what he should be looking for when checking his testicles.

*Source: Canadian Cancer Stats, 2009