What is the usual presenting symptom for testicular cancer?
a. Solid, painful mass
b. Hard, painless mass
c. Scrotal swelling and pain
d. Epididymis easily palpated
ANS: B
The usual presenting symptom for testicular cancer is a heavy, hard, painless mass that is either smooth or nodular and palpated on the testes. Pain is not usually associated with a testicular tumor. Scrotal swelling needs to be evaluated. The epididymis is easily palpated in a normal scrotum.
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