It’s Testicular Cancer Awareness Month…and today is the second brief we are running with our friends at the Testicular Cancer Society following our recent ‘Balls for Brands’ collab.
But today’s brief is all about promoting their #BallChecker App!!
We're calling on the OMBLES to get creative to encourage people to download the app and CHECK THEIR BALLS!
Testicular cancer is highly treatable especially if caught early. Most of the time a lump or swelling on the testicle is the first symptom. Most testicular cancers are found by men themselves or their partner, very few are found by a physician. So it’s recommend that all men examine their testicles monthly.
One Minute Brief of the Day:
Create billboard-style posters to encourage people to download the #BallChecker app & promote regular testicular self-exams.
To enter…post your entries to @OneMinuteBriefs and @TCSociety with the hashtag #BallChecker & #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth + a link to ballchecker.com
Get creative and enter as many times as you wish. Remember your Twitter/X handle in the corner of your entries. Deadline 6pm BST
We’d also love to see you sharing your entries as posts and stories on Instagram to @OneMinuteBriefs & @TCSociety
Prizes:
WINNER: £150 cash!!
RUNNER-UP: £100 cash!
About the BallChecker App
Our Ball Checker mobile app provides a few facts every guy and girl should know about testicular cancer as well as how to do a testicular self exam.
If you examine your testicles regularly, you will get to know what's normal and what's different. Always report any changes to your doctor without delay.
Why do self-exams
Testicular self-exams are important to notice changes in one’s testicles. By doing monthly testicular self-exams, you should become familiar with your testicles, thus making it easier to notice any changes.
Most testicular cancers are found by men themselves or their partner, very few are found by a physician. This is why it is so important to be familiar with what is normal and if you do notice any changes then see a doctor immediately.
Since there is no way to prevent testicular cancer, they key is catching it early and self-exams can be your best tool for early detection.
How to
It is best to do the testicular self-exam during or right after a warm shower or bath. The warmth relaxes the scrotum making the exam easier.
Don't be alarmed if one testicle seems slightly larger than the other, or if one testicle hangs lower than the other - that's normal.
You should also be aware that each normal testicle has a small, coiled tube called the epididymis that can feel like a small bump on the upper or middle outer side of the testis.
Normal testicles also contain blood vessels, supporting tissues, and tubes that carry sperm. Some men may confuse these with abnormal lumps at first. If you have any concerns, ask your doctor.
A testicle can get larger for many reasons other than cancer. For example, fluid can collect around the testicle to form a hydrocele. Or, the veins in the testicle can dilate and cause enlargement and lumpiness around the testicle. If your testicle seems different, have a doctor examine you to be sure you have one of these conditions and not a tumor. If anything finding a benign cause of your symptoms will bring peace of mind.
Remember to examine your testicles regularly - it’s recommended that you do it once a month, this way you will get to know what's normal and there is enough time in-between self-exams to notice any differences. Always report any changes to your doctor without delay.
Download the app here:
ballchecker.com
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ball-checker/id931282140
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.testicularcancersociety.android&pli=1
About the Testicular Cancer Society
We are a nonprofit, public charity that is committed to raise awareness and education for the most common form of cancer in men ages 15-35 and provide support for fighters, survivors, and caregivers.
Through our omni-channel, award-winning campaigns and award-winning partnerships we are not just increasing awareness but creating a culture of self-examination to increase the chances of early stage diagnosis, when testicular cancer is almost 100% curable.
Our support programs are designed to help those affected by testicular cancer navigate the best path forward and unite via community. Whether it is connecting those newly diagnosed to testicular cancer experts or to peer survivors our goal is to assure each individual has the most positive outcomes for decades of their survivorship.
Our goal is to be the resource on testicular cancer, to raise awareness and save lives.
When testicular cancer is no longer taking the lives of those affected, way too early, our mission will be complete.
Web Links:
https://testicularcancersociety.org/
Socials
Twitter: https://x.com/tcsociety
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/testicularcancersociety
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcsociety/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/testicularcancersoci
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/testicular-cancer-society/
