Testicular Examination and Testicular Self-Examination (TSE)

References

Citations

1. American Cancer Society (2004). How is testicular cancer found? Overview: Testicular Cancer. Available online: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_2_3x_How_Is_Testicular_Cancer_Found_41.asp?sitearea=.

2. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2004). Screening for testicular cancer: Recommendation statement. Available online: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspstest.htm.

Other Works Consulted

• Gerber GS, Brendler CB (2002). Evaluation of the urologic patient: History, physical examination, and urinalysis. In PC Walsh et al., eds., Campbell's Urology, 8th ed., vol. 1, pp. 83–110. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

• Rew L, et al. (2005). Development of the self-efficacy for testicular self-examination scale. Journal of Men's Health and Gender, 2(1): 59–63.

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