Testicular cancer
A testicle lump, checked carefully at this office.
A lump on a testicle, even one that does not hurt, is a reason to get examined rather than wait and see. Our urologists at the Alpharetta / Roswell office can usually start that evaluation here, including ultrasound when it is needed.
What symptoms should I pay attention to?
A lump, a hard spot, swelling, or a change in the size or feel of a testicle should be checked, whether or not it hurts. A dull ache or a feeling of heaviness can also be a reason to come in. Painful swelling that appears suddenly, especially with nausea, can be a different emergency (torsion) and belongs in an emergency room the same day.
When should I see a urologist?
Call if you have felt a lump, or if a partner has, or if one testicle has changed. Men from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park are seen at this office. A men’s health checkup can also include a conversation about testicle self-checks if you would like that guidance.
How do our urologists evaluate a testicle lump?
The visit includes a focused history and an exam. A scrotal ultrasound is a common next step, and blood tests may be added when they would help. The goal is to distinguish a solid mass that needs prompt treatment from other lumps, such as a cyst or a fluid collection, that are handled differently.
What treatments does Advanced Urology offer?
When a solid testicular mass is a concern, removal of the testicle (orchiectomy) is often the first treatment, and it is also a procedure named on Dr. Herman Bagga’s official profile. Further care, if pathology confirms cancer, is planned from those results and may involve other specialists. Our urologists will explain the sequence in your case, including risks, before a procedure is scheduled. Many procedures for patients at this office take place in the surgery center in the same building.
What is recovery like after an orchiectomy?
You will get written instructions about rest, scrotal support, and when to call. Swelling and bruising are expected to a degree that the team will describe; fever, rapidly increasing swelling, or trouble urinating should not wait for a routine follow-up. Pathology results are reviewed with you at a planned visit, along with any next steps.
Is a lump that does not hurt less important?
No. A lump that does not hurt still needs to be examined. Pain is not a reliable way to decide whether a visit can wait.
What should I bring?
A medicine list and, if another clinician already ordered an ultrasound, the report and images. What to bring and what a men’s health checkup includes may also help you prepare.
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