CA Screening n Followup
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TESTIS Follow-up7 CT scans of the chest, abdomen and pelvis are performed regularly every few months in the first 2 years and less often after that. Serum tumour markers are checked at each visit. Screening and testicular self-examination Studies of testicular cancer have shown the benefits of early detection.9 owever, studies to date indicate that there is insufficient evidence to screen routinely for testicular cancer in asymptomatic patients considering also that it is uncommon !r"2# $ men%. It is recommended for those at high risk. This screening includes colour &oppler ultrasound and tumour markers. 'vidence also indicates that, to date, there is little evidence to show that those performing testicular self(e)amination are more likely to detect early stage tumours or have better survival than those who do not
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TESTIS
Follow-up7
CT scans of the chest, abdomen and pelvis are
performed regularly every few months in the first
2 years and less often after that.
Serum tumour markers are checked at each visit.Screening and testicular self-examination
Studies of testicular cancer have shown the benefits of
early detection.9 owever, studies to date indicate that
there is insufficient evidence to screen routinely for
testicular cancer in asymptomatic patients considering
also that it is uncommon !r"2# $ men%. It is recommended
for those at high risk. This screening includes colour
&oppler ultrasound and tumour markers. 'vidence also
indicates that, to date, there is little evidence to show
that those performing testicular self(e)amination are
more likely to detect early stage tumours or have better
survival than those who do not
