Most Common Cancer in Men Under 40: 4 Symptoms to Watch Out For

Most Common Cancer in Men Under 40: 4 Symptoms to Watch Out For
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According to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, a male is diagnosed with testicular cancer every hour. It can affect men at any age, but unlike other cancers, it’s much more prevalent in young people.

Testicular Cancer Bears the Greatest Risk for Young Men

The odds of getting testicular cancer are about 1 in 270.

However, it’s most common among men 20 to 40 years old and is the second-most common malignancy in young men from 15 to 19, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Worldwide, the risk of testicular cancer is highest in the United States and Europe.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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