Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer
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Testicular Cancer Diagnosis
Testicular cancer is usually found by the patient himself during a self-exam. It can also be found by a doctor during a routine physical exam. In order to find out the reason for your symptoms, your doctor will perform a physical exam of the testicles and abdomen and may order laboratory and diagnostic tests. These tests include:
- Blood tests to measure the levels of certain tumor markers. If these tumor markers are elevated, cancer may be present.
- Ultrasound. Ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of your testicle. The ultrasound pictures give your doctor information about the size of testicle, its shape and the size of mass in your testicle. It can help rule out other conditions, such as swelling due to an infections.
Our Testicular Cancer Mission is You 
Patient Story > Mark S. Litwin, M.D., M.PH., Chief of Urology at UCLA, and Testicular Cancer Survivor, Jonathan Sommers, speak to Fox 11 News about testicular cancer symptoms and how to check for testicular cancer.
Meet Our Doctors >
The Department of Urology at UCLA is one of the most progressive and comprehensive urology programs in the country. Our faculty members work side by side with research scientists for new cures and treatments for testicular cancer cancer.
Make An Appointment > Our goal is to provide you with fast, easy access to the physicians and services at UCLA. For assistance in determining which UCLA urologist(s) may have expertise to help you, please call the Urology Appointment phone number:
(310) 794-7700
