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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

It’s Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, as Movember encourages men across Canada to Know Thy Nuts, by regularly checking them for any changes or inconsistencies. 

Most Canadian young men, or 75 per cent, don’t know testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men aged 15-40. 

Only 22 per cent of Canadian young men feel very confident they’d be able to check their testicles for irregularities and shockingly, one in four Canadian young men shared they’ve never checked their pair. 

While 70 per cent of Canadian young men say they would make a doctor’s appointment if they noticed something abnormal with their testicles, only 24 per cent say they would share it with their partner and even less would share it with a family member they trust. 

It is normal and important for men to talk about their physical and mental health to receive the support they need, which is why Movember encourages men to have open conversations about their health in all areas. 

Nearly one in four, or 23 per cent, of Canadian young men would not visit a doctor unless their testicles were in extreme pain. Movember urges men to visit a doctor if they notice something abnormal with their pair, as early detection is crucial for positive treatment results.  

Testicular cancer may present as: 

o   A lump, swelling or pain. 

o   An increase in size. 

o   Change in the way a testicle feels. 

To learn more about testicular cancer and available resources visit Movember.com/knowthynuts. 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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