Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 4 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to reduce the incidence of testicular cancer; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Testicular Cancer: Spot the Symptoms Early.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to reduce the incidence of testicular cancer; and if he will make a statement. [79987] Ms Blears: 91 per cent. of men with testicular cancer survive five or more years. Testicular cancer is almost always curable if found early. We have recently worked with Cancer Research UK to produce a new leaflet for men, Testicular Cancer: Spot the Symptoms Early. The leaflet aims to promote testicular awareness for men, explaining that they should know what is normal for them, know what changes to look out for and to report any changes without delay.

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