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Reducing Your Risk of Testicular Cancer

Authors:
  • Amy Scholten, MPH
Publication Type:

ConditionInDepth

Reducing Your Risk of Testicular Cancer

Most testicular cancer cannot be prevented. It is not fully known why some people have problems and others do not. For those with at risk, the doctor may advise:

  • Treating health problems such as:
  • Not using drugs—Marijuana use has been shown to raise the risk of this type of cancer. Not using it or other drugs may help lower the risk.

References

  • Can testicular cancer be prevented? American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html.
  • Gurney J, Shaw C, et al. Cannabis exposure and risk of testicular cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2015;15:897.
  • Testicular cancer. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/testicular-cancer.

Contributors

  • Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP
Last Updated:
2022-11-01

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