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Although the possibility that marijuana is still in the theoretical phase, there is a possibility that smoking pot increases your chances of developing testicular cancer. Studies have showed that those that smoke daily may actually be raising their risk factor for testicular cancer compared to those who do not. While testicular cancer is rare, there is a very weak link which may relate marijuana to certain cases of testicular cancer, particularly a type known as a nonseminoma.

Researchers feel confident that on a survey panel, men diagnosed with cancer were more likely honest about past drug use than men who were not diagnosed. Drug use is a major issue of concern and no one like to be caught up in the legalities that can come along with being busted. Therefore, a person who is diagnosed with cancer is less worried about the trouble and more worried about the status of their health than a person who does not have cancer. The fact that there has been weak evidence proving that the likelihood that smoking pot has lead to one kind of tumor more than another makes researchers feel even more sure that smoking pot can lead to future outbreaks.

This study does not mean that a male patient will walk into their doctors office tomorrow and be given a pamphlet or be advised by their doctor that smoking pot can increase testicular cancer. Doctors are well aware that for the moment, the results of this theory are inconclusive and in order to start advising their patients of such findings, they need more concrete evidence. For health and legal concerns, it is best to avoid illegal drug use at any point in time but for now, the concern of increased testicular cancer is held at bay.

If you have any concerns about testicular cancer or have been diagnosed, consult your doctor and be honest about any past behaviors that you have encountered. While some of this information may seem personal and make you feel uncomfortable to give out, doctors are held by a confidentiality agreement and are not allowed to release personal information about you without your permission. In order to receive the best health care possible, you should always make your doctor aware of any kind of activity, even drug related, that you have been involved in so that you can be diagnosed and treated correctly.

Currently, researchers are still testing whether or not marijuana leads to an increased risk factor for testicular cancer. Unfortunately, since marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs, it tends to be downgraded by a number of researchers as a potential health hazard and cause for a number of concerns that have yet to be proven. Always remember that any kind of drug can be a hazard whether it is legal or illegal and you should always consult a doctor about the possible risks of any drug before using it.