I am 20 years old international student living in UK, I have had a lump on one of my testicle for 7 years and i havent died. But ive decided to get it checked. Are there any place in London where i can do this, will the NHS be able to help?
Cancer Research UK primarily funds research and clinical trials. Unfortunately, we do not fund treatment or provide hospital services.
Most testicular lumps and bumps are not due to cancer, particularly if you have had them for a long time. But it makes sense to get advice from a doctor about anything that is concerning you.
You may also like to read'A guide to the NHS for international students in the UK' which may give you more information on whether you are eligible for NHS treatment.If you are not eligible may need to pay for treatment if you are not a UK resident. You can access a Private GP, if a NHS GP is not possible.
Universities often provide campus GP services for their students, so do enquire.
The Private Healthwebsite has information about private hospitals/services in the UK.
I am sorry that we cannot help you more directly, but I hope the information at the links I have provided will be useful.
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