Many men with testicular cancer have no known risk factors. And some of the known risk factors, such as undescended testicles, white race, and a family history of the disease, can’t be changed. For these reasons, it's not possible to prevent most cases of this disease at this time.
Experts recommend correcting cryptorchidism in boys for a number of reasons (such as preserving fertility and body image), but it’s not clear how much this changes the child’s risk for testicular cancer.
Do a monthly testicular self-exam. Such an exam is a way that men can look for signs of cancer of the testicles.
If you have a son who was born with an undescended testicle, talk with his health care professional about correcting it before he reaches puberty.
Men who had an undescended testicle at birth should be monitored regularly for early signs of cancer. Most pediatricians recommend surgery to lower an undescended testicle into the scrotum at a very early age. If the testicle did not even begin its descent into the scrotum, some pediatricians recommend removing it.
