Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But it is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 34.
Testicular cancer is highly treatable, even when the cancer has spread beyond the testicle. Depending on the type and stage of testicular cancer, you may receive one of several treatments, or a combination.
Signs and symptoms
• A lump or enlargement of the testicles
• A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• A pain in the abdomen or groin
• A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
• Pain or discomfort in a testicle or scrotum
• Enlargement or tenderness of the nipples
• unexplained fatigue and a general feeling of not feeling well
Etiology
Almost all testicular cancers begin in the germ cells – the cells in the testes that produce immature sperm, which would be given by the susceptibility of these to the risk factors.
Risk factors
• An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism): The testes are formed in the abdomen during fetal development and usually descend into the scrotum before birth. Men with an undescended testicle are at increased risk of testicular cancer.
• Abnormal development of the testes: Klinefelter’s syndrome, may increase your risk of testicular cancer.
• Family history: If members of the family have had testicular cancer may be at increased risk.
• Age: Testicular cancer affects teens and young men between the ages of 15 and 34. However, it can occur at any age.
• Race: Testicular cancer is more common in white men than black men.
Treatment
Surgery
Surgery to remove the testicle (radical inguinal orchiectomy) is a primary treatment for almost all stages and types of testicular cancer. To remove the testicle, the surgeon makes an incision in the groin removes the entire testicle through the opening. A prosthesis, saline-filled testicle can be inserted if desired.
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is a treatment option that you use frequently in people with type seminoma.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy treatment uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs travel throughout the body to kill cancer cells that may have migrated from the original tumor. Your doctor may recommend chemotherapy after surgery to kill small remnants.
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