Testicular Cancer
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Testicular Cancer
Sam Stern
Statistics8,590 new cases 2012360 deathsRate increase
FactsSpecific unknownHistory of undescended testicle, Klinefelter syndrome, HIV
Men 15-35Germ CellsSeminoma and NonseminomaFacts Continued
Seminoma-slow-growing -30-40s-testes-spread to lymph nodes
Nonseminoma-common-fast-multiple cell tumors-Choriocarcinoma, Embryonal carcinoma, Teratoma, Yolk Sac tumor
Different Types
Symptoms Pain in the testicle, lower back, abdomenEngorging of testicle Breast tissueLump, swelling
Physical self examinationUnited States Preventive Services Task ForceScreening
Abdominal and pelvic CT ScanBlood testsChest x-rayUltrasound of scrotumDiagnosis
Stage I, contained
Stage II, spreading
Stage III, metastasized
Stages
TreatmentOrchiectomiesLymphadenectomiesRadiation for SeminomaChemotherapy for both
PreventionExerciseDietNot smokingNot drinking For all cancers