June is Men’s Health Month

During the month of June, we are focusing on Men’s Health to encourage early detection and treatment of preventable diseases among males.

Prevention

It is important for men to get the right screening tests at the right time. These tests can find diseases early, which make them easier to treat. Here are diseases that are important for men to screen for:

High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Type 2 diabetes
Colorectal cancer
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in males 15-34 years old. However, it is one of the most treatable types of cancer and when detected early, 99% of men survive it. For early detection, the Testicular Cancer Foundation recommends a monthly self-exam. Learn how to perform a self-exam here.

If a lump is detected by either you or a physician, it is usually recommended to have a scrotal ultrasound done to confirm if the lump is a sign of testicular cancer. A scrotal ultrasound is a diagnostic test to take images of the testicles and surrounding tissue. This test will determine if the lump is solid (tumor) or fluid filled (cyst) and if it is on or inside the testicles.

Are you scheduled for an ultrasound at Delaney Radiologists? Learn more here about how to prepare and what to expect during this exam.