TSE: It’s Up to You!
Grades 9–Adult
Outreach Program
Maximum 30 Men
Course Description
Students learn how family history plays a role in cancer and how different risk factors are related to testicular cancer. Participants use anatomical models to simulate testicular self-exams and discuss steps to take when a lump is suspected. (Maximum 30 men.)
Goal
Students will learn the value of monthly testicular self-exams and the importance of
performing the exams properly.
Objectives
- Recognize the importance of knowing one’s own personal health history.
- Review the anatomy and the function of the testicles.
- Describe the elementary cancer disease process.
- Identify basic facts of testicular cancer.
- Perform a testicular self-exam using an anatomical model.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude toward testicular self-exams.
- Identify actions to take if a suspected lump is found.
- Name the three common methods of treatment for testicular cancer.
- Examine possible risk factors for testicular cancer.
- Discuss the relevance of making testicular self-exams a regular monthly routine.
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Complements:
Indiana Code: 20-30-5-15
Indiana Academic Standards for Health & Wellness 2007: HW.1.1, HW.1.4, HW.1.5, HW.1.7, HW.2.1, HW.2.6, HW.2.8, HW. 3.4, HW.5.6, HW.5.7, WE.6.1, HW.7.1, HW.7.2, HW.7.3
Indiana Academic Science Standards 2007: B.1.20, B.1.25
National Health Education Standards 2007: 1.12.1, 1.12.4, 2.12.1, 2.12.6, 2.12.8, 3.12.4, 5.12.7, 6.12.1, 7.12.1, 7.12.2, 7.12.3
