Hello Readers,
Today we are talking balls! Testicles! Goolies! And good
old-fashioned family jewels!
Disclaimer I was gifted two pairs of oddball pants for
asking permission to do a blog post.
First I’m going to look at The OddBalls Foundation then I
will look into Testicular Cancer.
The OddBalls Foundation was set up to raise awareness of
Testicular Cancer. The oddball foundation is not only a charity but an
underwear company (originally) aiming to raise money for and awareness of
testicular cancer.
OddBalls hopes to make a difference to male health around
the world by fitting as many ‘check yourself ‘guides into male toilets and
changing rooms across the country so that men will remember to check themselves
regularly and detect any problems early. As Oddballs is supported by their
volunteers and run with no overheads or costs 100% of all money donated to the
Foundation is used to raise awareness of Testicular Cancer.
As you can see my family are fans, Thank you again for the photos
As you can see my family are fans, Thank you again for the photos
Testicular Cancer is around 95% curable so early
diagnosis and regular checking is beyond important guys. Tragically, about half
of men with testicular cancer do not seek treatment until cancer has spread.
While doing research I came across a post by Justin
Birckbichler that I found helpful and enjoyable (so here's a link).
Typical symptoms can be painless swelling or lump in
one of the testicles, or any change in shape or texture of the testicles. It's
important to be aware of what feels normal for you. Get to know your body
and see your GP if you notice any changes. If you read my Coppafeel post you’ll
know that women don’t like checking their own boobs so I’m guessing it’s the
same argument with men and their balls.
Don’t get your partner to check You need to check yourself!!!! You know
your own balls!!!
Let’s break this down a little you should see your doctor
when:
·
an unusual lump or swelling in part of one
testicle
·
a sharp pain in the testicle or scrotum
·
an unusual difference between one testicle and
the other
Your symptoms are unlikely to be cancer but it's
important to get them checked by a doctor.
Facts
·
Every year 2,400 men are diagnosed with
testicular cancer, but it is curable when detected early
·
If detected early, testicular cancer is over 95%
curable.
·
Over the last decade, testicular cancer
incidence rates have increased by a tenth (10%) in males in the UK.
·
Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable
types of cancer
·
Testicular cancer is on the rise – twice as many
British men get it now as they did in the mid-70s.
Lx
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