According to one survey, 70 percent of those interviewed between the ages of 18 to 45 said they had never self-examined their testicles and that they didn't know how.
A similar percentage also admitted they'd only go to the doctor if they were certain something was wrong.
Despite being the most common cancer in young men, testicular cancer is often a forgotten cancer. The reality is that if detected early testicular cancer is highly curable. Raising awareness of how to check yourself is incredibly important.
The disease predominantly affects men between 15 and 35 years of age and it is the most

• Prepare: Take a warm shower to relax your scrotum and muscles. You can also stand in front of a mirror to help you see what you're doing.
• Start: Gently feel your scrotum to locate a testicle.
• Roll the testicle: Using both hands, place your index and middle fingers under the testicle and your thumbs on top. Gently roll the testicle between your thumbs and fingers.
• Check for changes: Look and feel for any changes to the testicle, such as: Lumps, Unusual features, Changes in size, shape, or consistency, Dull soreness or heaviness
• Repeat: Repeat the process for the other testicle.
• •Feel the epididymis: Feel along the underside of the scrotum for the epididymis, which is a soft, ropy cord that leads upward from the top of the back part of each testicle. It should feel like a little bunch of tightly curled tubes.

You should make an appointment with your doctor if you find a lump or other change during a TSE. Most changes in your testicles aren't caused by testicular cancer, but you should be aware of the possibility. Here's a story from testicular cancer survivor, Ben Vincent.