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Hi, about 2 months ago I had pain in my testicular/epididymis region. I went to the doctor to get it checked out. He did a examination and said everything felt fine. He also sent me to do an ultrasound. I went in for the results he said everything looked fine that there was no cancer. They did find i had a small cyst on my left testicle. He advised me to do self examinations every so often when i shower to look for lumps. I had never done self examinations and after the first one i discovered a small smooth lump smaller that a pea on top of my right testicle which did not come up in the ultrasound. I can move it around somewhat. I went back to the doctor because i have been experiencing pain on the little lump. The pain is only present in the lump and goes away quickly. I asked him to make sure if any cancerous evidence came up on the ultra sound and he said everything came out fine. That ultrasounds are pretty much always right. I have also experienced lower back pain and have had some soreness in my legs but it is possible it might be from work (UPS). He said to come back in 6 months for another ultra sound. Im still a little nervous about that lump though can it be that the ultrasound didn't show full results? The doctor also told me I should be ok, to come in before the next ultrasound only if I found the lump is bigger than a pea or if the pain is so much i can take it. Im still kind of nervous though. Any thoughts or ideas?

Hi Guest,

If you can move it around it is likely not testicular cancer.  If its on the epididymis then it may be epididymitis.  It can cause some low back pain and lumps in the testicles.

The ultrasound imaging is usually very clear, and it is probably one of the most common methods of diagnosing testicular cancer.

Keep up with the self exams.  If you notice changes, see your doctor.
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