'Know your balls' — Checking your testicles could save your life

A primary school teacher who was diagnosed with testicular cancer is encouraging other men to take action early if they spot any changes or irregularities

Colin Nolan: ‘My lymph nodes haven’t changed in size in the last year, so for now anyway, I’m just going to keep going with my own life.’ Picture: Brendan Gleeson

In September 2024, Colin Nolan, a primary school teacher from Tipperary, noticed that his left testicle was “a small bit enlarged”. He had no pain, no lumps or discomfort, so he pushed it to the back of his mind.

But then a few months later, while attending a Breast Cancer Ireland talk at his school, it occurred to him that he should probably get medical advice.