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Do blood tests reveal testicular cancer?

Do normal blood tests at regular GP checkups reveal if you have testicular cancer?

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1. nope...maybe blood from ur balls...
2. No, those types of tests aren't normally ordered at a checkup. If you or your doctor suspects that then there are some cancer markers that can be ordered, but they are specialty tests that are only performed when asked for.
3. If you suspect that you may have a problem, see a doctor immediately. My brother didn't and ended up dying unnecessarily at age 32. There are treatments, if it is caught early.
4. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/testicular/Patient/page2 http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=5046 It is possible that testicular cancer can be diagnosed by a blood test, although this is not completely reliable. Some men with testicular cancer (but not all) have raised levels of proteins called tumour markers. There are three main tumour markers found in men with testicular cancer: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) 70-80% of patients with testicular cancer will have raised tumour markers. Most men will not have a diagnosis made purely on a blood test - they will usually have an ultrasound scan as well. If you have symptoms that are causing you concern, then you should see your family doctor (GP). Your doctor will examine you and can then refer you to your local hospital for tests if necessary.
5. No but the PSA blood test is an indicator for it and usually is included in rec. check ups after age 40? or so. No reason not to request it. It's the only test I know of that can catch it in time and is common