Regular testicular self-examination (TSE) in the general male population to increase early detection of testicular cancer

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  1. Regular testicular self-examination (TSE) in the general male population to increase early detection of testicular cancer
Population:
Asymptomatic men older than 16 years
Intervention:
Regular testicular self-examination (TSE)
Comparison:
No regular testicular self-examination
Outcomes:
Mortality, morbidity, quality of life, negative effects such as increased healthcare consumption, unnecessary investigation, anxiety

What evidence is needed?

More primary research is needed.

What evidence is available?

Reliable systematic reviews that show evidence gaps:

Självundersökning av testiklar bland symtomfria män – uppdatering av en tidigare HTA-rapport. Örebro: Centre for Assessment of Medical Technology in Örebro (CAMTÖ; 2023. HTA-rapport 2023: 55.
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Reliable, but not updated, systematic reviews that show evidence gaps:

None identified

Other sources:

Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG). Testicular cancer. Does routine screening for men aged 16 years and older lead to better treatment outcomes? IQWiG Reports - Commission No. HT18-01. 2020.
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