In this Article

• What are the testicles?
• What is testicular cancer?
• What are the risk factors for testicular cancer?
• How is testicular cancer detected? What are symptoms of testicular cancer?
• How is testicular cancer diagnosed?
• How is testicular cancer treated? What are the side effects of treatment for testicular cancer?
• Is follow-up treatment necessary for testicular cancer? What does it involve?
• Are clinical trials (research studies) available for men with testicular cancer?
• What resources are available for patients with testicular cancer?
• Testicular Cancer At A Glance
• Testicular Cancer Glossary
• Testicular Cancer Index

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Testicular Cancer At A Glance

• Nearly all testicular cancers are one of two general types: seminoma or nonseminoma. Other types are rare.
• This disease occurs most often in men between the ages of 20 and 39. It accounts for only 1 percent of all cancers in men.
• Risk factors include having an undescended testicle, previous testicular cancer, and a family history of testicular cancer.
• Symptoms include a lump, swelling, or enlargement in the testicle; pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum; and/or an ache in the lower abdomen, back, or groin.
• Diagnosis generally involves blood tests, ultrasound, and biopsy.
• Treatment can often cure testicular cancer (see Question 5), but regular follow-up exams are extremely important.

SOURCE: U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov

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