Testicular Cancer is not common in any age group, but it is the most prevalent form of cancer in younger men. But even then, it is very rare.

Having said that, I was unfortunately diagnosed with TC in November last year, after passing my Class 1 medical (including balls check) earlier in the year. The disease had developed rapidly over a couple of months and by the time the all the checks, tests and appointments were over and the diagnosis confirmed it had spread. (I thought I had strained something, and my gp thought it was either that or a cyst and sent me away. Only when I came back again did he refer me.) However, my specific combination of TC (there are many) was easily treatable with chemotherapy and I have had no signs of persistent activity since the new year. If I had ignored the lump, I would be dead by now.

Ball checks during a medical really are no big deal. As someone else said, they're all professionals who've see a thousand others of all shapes and sizes. And don't worry about any embarrassing reactions, you'll be so self-conscious during the medical that you'd never, ever subconsciously consider it the slightest bit erotic!

And, should they actually (though very unlikely) find something, believe me: in the longer run you'd rather know now.

Cheers,

Si

I would be happy if a female doc was checking my nads:E

Simon853
sorry, bad choice of words [more common =better choice ] your absolutely right:ok:




To The Ramp On Point-Niner:}
rhov:)

hello all,
during my initial class 1 medical at Gatwick, last november, I was checked by a woman when it was time for the general check...so I let you guess what she checked...lol

She was very professional though ...:ok: