We don't know what causes testicular cancer, but research into this is ongoing. It’s still rare but numbers are rising for reasons we don’t know. Some things can increase the chances of getting testicular cancer:
- Having one or both testicles that didn't come down (descend) into the scrotum as a baby and needing an operation to correct this.
- Having a dad or brother who’s had testicular cancer.
Testicular cancer is more common in white guys than in black or Asian guys. We don’t know why this is.
Having an injury or sporting strains to the testicles doesn’t cause testicular cancer. But if you get an injury and have any swelling or a lump, get it checked by your doctor.
Remember nothing you’ve done has caused the cancer!
