專家籲及早篩檢睪丸癌
Experts Urge Early Detection for Testicular Cancer
睪丸癌雖然相對罕見，卻是15至35歲男性最常見的實體惡性腫瘤。
Testicular cancer, while relatively rare, stands as the most common solid malignancy in men aged 15 to 35.
由於此疾病進展迅速，專家強調早期檢測對於獲得良好預後至關重要。
Because the disease can progress quickly, experts stress that early detection is vital for successful outcomes.
鑑於局限性疾病的五年存活率超過95%，睪丸癌被視為醫學上重大的成功案例。
With a five-year survival rate exceeding 95% for localized disease, testicular cancer is considered a significant medical success story.
及早發現不僅能救命，往往還能採用較溫和的治療方式，減少強烈化學治療或放射線治療的需求，並保護長期的生活品質。
Catching it early does more than just save lives; it often allows for less aggressive treatment, reducing the need for intensive chemotherapy or radiation and protecting long-term quality of life.
常見的警訊包括無痛性腫塊、陰囊沉重感或硬度變化。
Common warning signs include a painless lump, a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum, or changes in firmness.
專科醫師建議男性每月進行自我檢查，最好在洗完熱水澡、皮膚放鬆時進行。
Specialists recommend that men perform a monthly self-exam, ideally after a warm shower when the skin is relaxed.
有家族史或隱睪症病史的男性更應特別警惕。
Men with a family history or a history of cryptorchidism should be particularly vigilant.
若有任何疑似變化持續超過兩週，至醫院進行體檢或陰囊超音波檢查至關重要。
If any suspicious changes persist for more than two weeks, seeing a doctor for a physical exam or a scrotal ultrasound is crucial.
