The Importance of Regular Testicle Checks to Prevent 'Cannonball Lung'
Failing to check testicles regularly can lead to a deadly condition known as "cannonball lung," where testicular cancer spreads to the lungs and forms rapidly-multiplying tumors. The survival rate for testicular cancer drops from 96% to as low as 73% once it spreads beyond the testicles. A Florida-based doctor shared the case of a young patient with advanced testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs, resulting in cannonball-shaped nodules. Testicular cancer is largely treatable if caught early through self-examination, which takes only 10 seconds. Men are urged to seek medical attention if they notice any abnormalities.