Tumor markers can help doctors diagnose testicular cancer, determine effective treatment, and monitor how well that treatment is working. Doctors have been using tumor markers to help diagnose and ...

Testicular cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer. It happens when cancerous cells develop in the testicles. Some of the common symptoms of testicular cancer include a hard lump in a testicle, ...

Alongside high tumor marker levels, stage 3 testicular cancer has either spread to distant areas or nearby lymph nodes. The most common treatment options are surgery and chemotherapy. Stage 3 ...

In 2025, about 9,720 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed. About one of every 250 males will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lives. This cancer can affect young males, with ...

It’s easy to think of these numbers as just statistics that will never have a personal impact on you or a loved one. To be honest, that’s what I thought, and I’m a doctor. But then I became part of ...

Testicular cancer is highly curable, with cure rates over 90%, and early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Common treatments include orchiectomy, with chemotherapy or radiation for ...

Testicular cancer, and some types of treatment for the cancer, can affect a person’s ability to have children. Some people may not be able to produce sperm or experience a decrease in sexual ability ...

In a small number of people, testicular cancer can run in families. Having a parent or brother with testicular cancer can increase a person’s risk of getting it. Also, some inherited conditions can ...

Testicular cancer primarily affects young adults, with a higher mortality rate among Black men compared to other groups. Although rare, this type of cancer can progress rapidly, leading to adverse ...

BALTIMORE, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and the Urology Care Foundation, the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA), is ...