1. Testicular Cancer: Survival High With Early Treatment Overview information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/196_test.html

Testicular Cancer: Survival High with Early Treatment by John Henkel Glenn Knies wasn't thinking the worst when he felt the abnormality in his groin area 11 years ago. It was probably a hernia, he guessed. He had just finished working out. In the shower, he noticed his right testicle seemed enlarged. "I thought I had strained something," says Knies, an insurance adjuster in Schwenksville, Pa. He was 23 and barely out of college at the time. "I wasn't having any discomfort or symptoms to speak of," he says. "I was strong as ever, and there was nothing else to indicate a problem." He mentioned the condition to his mother, a nurse, who urged him to see a urologist quickly. She suspected something more serious than a hernia was bothering her son. His doctor determined the enlargement was cancer, and he removed Knies' right testicle, the standard first-line treatment for testicular tumors. Later, after tests showed that cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes deep within the abdomen where the testicles drain, doctors also removed the nodes. But the lymph nodes were "clean," free of cancer, Knies says. It was the first sign that he probably was going to be OK, that his doctor likely had gotten all the cancer after removing the testicle. To make sure, a regimen of regular examinations followedmonthly at first, tapering off to annually after five years. Eleven years later, he still has a yearly exam but considers himself a cancer survivor.

2. The Testicular Cancer Resource Center - Testicular Cancer Information For Everyo The testicular cancer Resource Center A non-profit organization devoted to providing accurate and timely information and support on all aspects of testicular http://tcrc.acor.org/

Testicular Cancer: The most common cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35. Providing Testicular Cancer Information and Support since 1996. Doug Bank Assoc Editor: Nick O'Hara Smith About us... Support us! You are not alone! Please share your story on our Guestbook General information and support: The Self Exam - Do it once a month, for life... The TC Primer - What you NEED to know! TC-NET - Our email support group for YOU The Testicle - What do you really know about it? TCRC Dictionary - Common Testicular Cancer terms explained Questions to Ask - Be prepared for your visit to the doctor - A virtual library of Testicular Cancer Info Search the TCRC - Search our site! The Orchiectomy - Detailed information about what to expect The Pathology Report - What did they find? Staging - How far has it spread? How can they tell? Surveillance - Observation is a legitimate treatment option! RPLND - The Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection Radiation Therapy - What they do and how it works Chemotherapy - Some call it weed killer, others call it a life saver After Treatment - What to do once they're done treating you...

3. Testicular Cancer - Urologychannel Gives an overview of the subject. http://www.urologychannel.com/testicularcancer/index.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement TESTICULAR CANCER Overview Types Incidence Risk Factors ... Find a Urologist CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer Bladder Cancer Bladder Control Problems BPH/Enlarged Prostate Emergencies Erectile Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction Hematuria Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Cancer ... Testosterone Deficiency Upper Tract Tumors Urethral Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Varicocele Vasectomy RESOURCES urologychannelMD Anatomy Clinical Trials Education ... What Is a Urologist? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials print this ... email this Overview Testicular cancer develops in the testicles (testes), the male reproductive glands. The testicles are located in the membranous pouch below the penis (scrotum) and are suspended from the body by the spermatic cord. They produce male reproductive cells (sperm) and testosterone. Testicular cancer is treated successfully in more than 95% of cases. Anatomy The testicles are primarily made up of a mass of seminiferous tubules in which sperm develop. The tubules are lined with Sertoli cells, which protect and supply nutrients to developing sperm. Sertoli cells also secrete the hormone inhibin, which is involved in the regulation of sperm production. Leydig cells, located in tissue between the seminiferous tubules, secrete testosterone and androsterone. These hormones stimulate the development of male sex organs, beard growth, muscle mass, and deepening of the voice.

4. TC-Cancer - Testicular Cancer Information & Support, Testical Cancer, Testicle T The testicular cancer Information, Resource and Support Center. Developed to help patients with testicular cancer and their family members. testicular cancer Information Support. All About testicular cancer. How to do a Self Exam Screening for testicular cancer http://www.tc-cancer.com/

All About Testicular Cancer How to do a Self Exam - Screening for Testicular Cancer Anatomy of the Testicle Diagnosis and Staging of Testicular Cancer Questions to Ask the Doctor About Testicular Cancer ... Familial Testicular Cancer NEW! Sex With Testicular Cancer and Sperm Banking Options The Orchiectomy Testicular Cancer Dictionary Chemotherapy/Radiation ... Testicular Cancer with Tom Green Quick Facts About Testicular Cancer... Testicular cancer is the most common cancer/malignancy in young men between the ages of 20 and 34 There are about 7500 new testicular cancer cases yearly If found early, testicular cancer is almost always curable. The prognosis for men with testicular cancer is very good, even with late stage disease. Have questions?

5. Testicular Cancer - May 1, 1999 - American Academy Of Family Physicians testicular cancer. SCOTT KINKADE, CPT, MC, USA. Darnell Army Community Hospital. Fort Hood, Texas. A patient information handout on testicular cancer, written by the author of this article, is provided on page 2549. Although testicular cancer accounts for only 1 percent of all tumors in males, it is the most common most significant risk factor for testicular cancer, increasing the risk up to http://www.aafp.org/afp/990501ap/2539.html

Advanced Search Testicular Cancer SCOTT KINKADE, CPT, MC, USA Darnell Army Community Hospital Fort Hood, Texas A patient information handout on testicular cancer, written by the author of this article, is provided on page 2549. T esticular cancer accounts for only about 1 percent of all cancers in males. It is, however, the most common tumor in males between 15 and 34 years of age. About 7,600 cases were expected in the United States in 1998, or about 4.2 cases per 100,000 males. Incidence rates vary across the globe, with higher rates in Scandinavia and Germany and lower rates in Asia and Africa. The incidence of testicular cancer in the United States has almost doubled since the 1930s and continues to climb, while more effective treatments have led to a decline in mortality (Figure 1 The survival rate in 1963 was 63 percent ; the five-year survival rate now exceeds 95 percent. Testicular Cancer FIGURE 1. Testicular cancer incidence and rates of mortality in the United States, 1973 to 1995. Information from Ries LG, Kosary CL, Hankey BF, Miller BA, Edwards BK, eds. SEER cancer statistics review, 1973-1995. Bethesda, Md.: U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, Public Health Institute, National Institutes of Health, 1998. Retrieved November 1998 from the World Wide Web:

6. MedlinePlus: Testicular Cancer M N O P Q R S T U V W XYZ List of All Topics. testicular cancer the National Institutes of Health. testicular cancer (PDQ) Treatment ( National Cancer Institute http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/testicularcancer.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Testicular Cancer Contents of this page: News From the NIH General/Overviews Anatomy/Physiology ... Teenagers Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Testicular Cancer You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Cancers Men's Health Latest News Baby Boy Born from Sperm Frozen Record 21 Years (05/25/2004, Reuters Health) Young British Men Unaware of Testicular Cancer Risk (05/24/2004, Reuters Health) Moms' Smoking Linked to Testicular Cancer in Sons (05/11/2004, Reuters Health) From the National Institutes of Health Testicular Cancer (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute) Also available in: Spanish Testicular Cancer: Questions and Answers (National Cancer Institute) Also available in: Spanish General/Overviews Testicular Cancer (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) What Is Testicular Cancer? (American Cancer Society) Also available in: Spanish Anatomy/Physiology Testicular Cancer Resource Center (TCRC): Testicle Page (Testicular Cancer Resource Center) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Testicular Neoplasms

7. Testicular Cancer What is testicular cancer? testicular cancer occurs in approximately 1 in 25,000 men per year. It is 4 times less common in Afro http://www.uro.com/tcancer.htm

Testicular Cancer What is testicular cancer? How is testicular cancer diagnosed? How is testicular cancer treated? What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer occurs in approximately 1 in 25,000 men per year. It is 4 times less common in Afro-American men compared to Caucasian men. The risk of developing testicular cancer in a man’s lifetime is approximately 1 in 500. It occurs most commonly between the ages of 15 and 40 years. It can also occur in infancy and late adulthood (e.g. over 60 years old). Individuals who have had an undescended testicle are at higher risk of developing testicular cancer. How is testicular cancer diagnosed? The best way to diagnose testicular cancer is through self-examinations . The usual initial finding is a painless lump in or on the testis, a hardness or enlargement of the testis. Less commonly there is associated pain and tenderness. If problems do occur and an individual is concerned due to tenderness, bloody discharge or a lump for some symptoms they should see a urologist. The urologist will do a physical examination and possibly order a testicular ultrasound. Non-cancerous masses found around the testicle can be fluid collections or cysts. In addition, dilation of some of the veins in the scrotum (

8. The Testicular Cancer Resource Center Dictionary The testicular cancer Resource Center TC Dictionary Down to earth definitions of confusing terms. The TCRC Glossary. For testicular cancer and Related Conditions in the bloodstream of some http://www.acor.org/diseases/TC/dictionary.html

The TCRC Glossary For Testicular Cancer and Related Conditions A B C D ... Z Adenomatoid Tumor - A very rare, benign tumor of the epididymis . On ultrasound it appears as a well defined, hyperechoic mass separate from the testicle. Adjuvant therapy - A treatment given in addition to the main treatment (for example, chemotherapy as well as surgery) to try to prevent a cancer from coming back, even though there is no indication that the cancer is still there. AFP - see Alpha-fetoprotein Alopecia - The loss of hair. It is a side-effect of most forms of chemotherapy or radiotherapy used to treat cancer. In the treatment of testicular cancer, the chemotherapy usually causes hairloss about 2 weeks after the start of chemotherapy. During radiation treatments, the patient may lose hair in the area being radiated. It is usually temporary. Alpha-fetoprotein - AFP is a protein found in the bloodstream of some men with nonseminomatous testicular cancer (It is NEVER present in seminoma patients). The level rises when the cancer is growing and falls when the cancer is shrinking or has been surgically removed, so a blood test can possibly measure the progress of the disease and success of treatment. Because of this behavior, it is referred to as a tumor marker . Elevated levels of AFP occur in 75 per cent of patients with teratocarcinoma embryonal cell carcinoma , and yolk sac carcinoma . (However, increased levels of AFP are also found in patients with liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, acute and chronic hepatitis and hepatic necrosis. ) The serum

9. The Testicular Cancer Resource Center - Testicular Cancer Information For Everyo The testicular cancer Resource Center A non-profit organization devoted to providing accurate and timely information and support on all aspects of testicular cancer and extragonadal germ cell http://www.acor.org/TCRC

Testicular Cancer: The most common cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35. Providing Testicular Cancer Information and Support since 1996. Doug Bank Assoc Editor: Nick O'Hara Smith About us... Support us! You are not alone! Please share your story on our Guestbook General information and support: The Self Exam - Do it once a month, for life... The TC Primer - What you NEED to know! TC-NET - Our email support group for YOU The Testicle - What do you really know about it? TCRC Dictionary - Common Testicular Cancer terms explained Questions to Ask - Be prepared for your visit to the doctor - A virtual library of Testicular Cancer Info Search the TCRC - Search our site! The Orchiectomy - Detailed information about what to expect The Pathology Report - What did they find? Staging - How far has it spread? How can they tell? Surveillance - Observation is a legitimate treatment option! RPLND - The Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection Radiation Therapy - What they do and how it works Chemotherapy - Some call it weed killer, others call it a life saver After Treatment - What to do once they're done treating you...

10. Testicular Cancer - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment And Testicle Examination Fact sheet from this UK entity about the condition including causes, symptoms and treatment. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/testicular_cancer.html

search home services health information ... BUPA Products and services Health insurance Financial protection Hospitals Care homes ... International cover Visitor interest areas Individuals Business Intermediaries Health professionals ... BUPA members Facilities finder Find local health and fitness facilities World of BUPA BUPA services around the world at bupa.com health information ABC of health Testicular cancer R E L A T E D L I N K S Download a pdf of this factsheet Published by BUPA's Health Information Team February 2004 Testicular cancer is a rare disease in men caused by abnormal growth of cells of the testicle. The testicles (or testes) are located inside the scrotum, the loose bag of skin that hangs below the penis. Each testicle (or testis) produces sperm. The male pelvis Cancer The building blocks of the body are tiny cells, which normally repair and reproduce in a controlled process. With cancer, this process goes wrong and cells can divide and grow in an uncontrolled way, causing a lump on or within the part of the body affected. If this tumour contains cells that are able to invade neighbouring tissues or organs, it is known as malignant. If the tumour does not do this, it is termed benign. About testicular cancer Cancer of the testicles is not a common cancer overall, and is responsible for less than one per cent of all cancer deaths. However, it is the most common cancer in men aged 20 to 34. It is important for men to be aware of the disease so that they can recognise the symptoms. If caught early, testicular cancer can usually be treated and cured.

11. Testicular Cancer: Questions And Answers, Cancer Facts 6.34 Cancer.gov. Dictionary. Search. Date reviewed 08/14/2003. testicular cancer Questions and Answers. Key Points. testicular cancer can be one of two general types seminoma or nonseminoma ( see Question 1). include having an undescended testicle, a previous testicular cancer, or having a brother or father who http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/6_34.htm

Cancer Facts CIS Home Cancer.gov Dictionary Search Date reviewed: 08/14/2003 Testicular Cancer: Questions and Answers Key Points Testicular cancer can be one of two general types: seminoma or nonseminoma (see Question 1 This disease occurs most often in men between the ages of 15 and 39. It accounts for only 1 percent of all cancers in men (see Question 1 Risk factors include having an undescended testicle , a previous testicular cancer, or having a brother or father who has had testicular cancer (see Question 2 Symptoms include a lump, swelling, or enlargement in the testicle; an ache in the lower abdomen , back, or groin ; and pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum (see Question 3 Diagnosis generally involves blood tests, ultrasound , and biopsy (see Question 4 Treatment can often cure testicular cancer (see Question 5 ), but regular followup exams are extremely important (see Question 6 What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is a disease in which cells become malignant (cancerous) in one or both testicles. The testicles (also called testes or gonads ) are a pair of male sex glands . They produce and store sperm , and are also the body's main source of male hormones . These hormones control the development of the reproductive organs and male characteristics. The testicles are located under the

12. Screening For Testicular Cancer Information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute aimed at the professional level. http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cancernet/304729.html

Screening for testicular cancer Summary Of Evidence Significance Evidence Of Benefit CancerMail from the National Cancer Institute This information is intended mainly for use by doctors and other health care professionals. If you have questions about this topic, you can ask your doctor, or call the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). Information from PDQ for Health Professionals SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE Note: A separate PDQ summary on Testicular Cancer Treatment is also available. There is insufficient evidence to establish that screening would result in a decrease in mortality from testicular cancer. Level of Evidence: 5 Opinions of respected authorities based on clinical experience, descriptive studies, or reports of expert committees SIGNIFICANCE Incidence and Mortality It is projected that 7,200 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed and 400 men will die of the disease in the United States in 2001.[1] Testicular cancer accounts for only 1% of all cancers in men. Despite a slow increase in observed incidence, there has been a dramatic decrease in the mortality as a result of new treatments. Risk Factors Unlike most other cancers, this disease is generally found in young men.[2] In white men, it is the most common cancer between 20 and 34 years of age, the second most common from 35 to 39 years of age, and the third most common from 15 to 19 years of age. This type of cancer is 4.5 times more common among white men than black men,[3] with intermediate incidence rates for Hispanics, American Indians, and Asians. High-risk groups exist. Males with cryptorchidism have 3 to 17 times the average risk. There is also an increased risk in males with gonadal dysgenesis and Klinefelter's syndrome.[4] Men with a family history of testicular cancer may be at a higher risk of this disease.[5] A history of testicular cancer is associated with a higher risk of a contralateral tumor.[6]

13. The Testicular Cancer Resource Center Dictionary The testicular cancer Resource Center TC Dictionary Down to earth definitions of confusing terms. Not as effective as Cisplatin for testicular cancer. http://tcrc.acor.org/dictionary.html

The TCRC Glossary For Testicular Cancer and Related Conditions A B C D ... Z Adenomatoid Tumor - A very rare, benign tumor of the epididymis . On ultrasound it appears as a well defined, hyperechoic mass separate from the testicle. Adjuvant therapy - A treatment given in addition to the main treatment (for example, chemotherapy as well as surgery) to try to prevent a cancer from coming back, even though there is no indication that the cancer is still there. AFP - see Alpha-fetoprotein Alopecia - The loss of hair. It is a side-effect of most forms of chemotherapy or radiotherapy used to treat cancer. In the treatment of testicular cancer, the chemotherapy usually causes hairloss about 2 weeks after the start of chemotherapy. During radiation treatments, the patient may lose hair in the area being radiated. It is usually temporary. Alpha-fetoprotein - AFP is a protein found in the bloodstream of some men with nonseminomatous testicular cancer (It is NEVER present in seminoma patients). The level rises when the cancer is growing and falls when the cancer is shrinking or has been surgically removed, so a blood test can possibly measure the progress of the disease and success of treatment. Because of this behavior, it is referred to as a tumor marker . Elevated levels of AFP occur in 75 per cent of patients with teratocarcinoma embryonal cell carcinoma , and yolk sac carcinoma . (However, increased levels of AFP are also found in patients with liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, acute and chronic hepatitis and hepatic necrosis. ) The serum

14. E-Testicles.com; Information, Urogenital, Urology, Penis, Prostate, Testosterone Testicular anatomy and functions. Spermatogenesis, hormonal regulation, testicular cancer, common disorders. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network. http://www.e-testicles.com

Canadian Online Pharmacies Canada Pharmacy Canadian Mail Order Pharmacies Healthcare professionals and scientists have carefully prepared this ALtruis Biomedical Network-affiliated site, intended for informational purposes only Partners: Spermatogenesis Hormonal Regulation Pathology Testicles (testes) are the male gonads. Two of these stuctures are found in the scrotum where they produce the male gametes, the spermatozoa, and the male hormone, testosterone . The testes are suspended from the body by the spermatic cord which contains the ductus deferens or vas deferens, testicular blood and lymph vessels and nerves. The testicles are paired spheroid structures, (4 to 5 x 2.5 x 3 centimeters, 10.5-14 grams) housed in the scrotum with the dual function of producing sperm and hormones. The scrotum serves as a protective covering and serves to maintain the testicular temperature about 2 degrees below abdominal temperature. Each testicle is covered by a sac derived from the peritoneum acquired during its descent from the abdomen during fetal development . This sac has a an outer parietal layer and an inner visceral layer. Under this, each testis is surrounded by a thick capsule of collagenous

15. Testicular Cancer testicular cancer. This site provides useful information about testicular cancer and reviews my personal experience with testicular cancer. http://www.kantrowitz.com/cancer/

A Public Service of Mark Kantrowitz Testicular Cancer This site provides useful information about testicular cancer and reviews my personal experience with testicular cancer. What is Testicular Cancer? Risk Factors Detection Diagnosis ... My Chronology Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer among males age 15 to 44. After motor vehicle accidents and suicide, cancer is the leading cause of death in this age group, followed by homicide, heart disease, and HIV. Testicular cancer is known as the young man's cancer. Early detection is the key to survival. Testicular cancer has a very fast onset since the tumors can be very aggressive. When the cancer is confined to the testicles, there is often no pain. By the time pain develops, it is often a sign that the cancer has already spread. Survival rates increase significantly if treatment has begun before the cancer has a chance to metastasize. Upon reaching puberty, all men should conduct testicular self-exams at least monthly and preferably every time they shower. The purpose of a testicular self-exam is to familiarize yourself with the size, shape and texture of your testicles. If you notice any change, especially a lump, it is imperative that you see your doctor immediately. Diagnosis is non-invasive, and involves using ultrasound to look at the density, size and shape of the testicles and other masses in the scrotum.

16. The TCRC Lance Armstrong Page A 1997 interview with Armstrong on the pages of the testicular cancer Resource Center. The cyclist talks about his fight with the disease. http://www.acor.org/TCRC/lance.html

Heralded as the heir apparent to the great Greg Lemond, Lance Armstrong stunned the bicycling and sports world with his revelation in Oct 1996 that he had Testicular Cancer..... Of course, we now know that Lance came back to beat his cancer and win the Tour de France in 1999, 2000 and 2001! This interview was done only a few short months after he finished his chemotherapy and the future was far less certain... Click Here for Up to Date Links! Archived Info: Our Race for the Roses Report! Armstrong Eyes Hopeful Future Cyclist Set to Return to Saddle Next Stage Will Be Toughest ... Lance's Press Conference My First Priority is Just to Live Chris Brewer, Feb 7, 1997 I met world class cyclist Lance Armstrong at his home in Austin on a bright Texas day...like me, he had recently finished up his surgical and chemo treatments and it appeared that we were having a hair growing racehe was slightly winning! He appeared in fine health and spirits and was very down to earth to talk to. Over lunch we discussed his Testicular Cancer (TC) experience and subsequent treatments, as well as his newly created cancer foundation and upcoming charity bike ride "The Race for the Roses" March 23d, 1997 TCRC - You've said that you knew something was wrong 3 years before you got diagnosed with TCwhy did you wait so long?

17. Testicular Cancer Resource Center's Hormone Replacement Links Page Links to medical articles on testosterone. http://tcrc.acor.org/tclinks6.html

Testicular Cancer Specific Links Patient Info Physician Info EGC Info Case Studies ... TC Art General Links Fertility Chemotherapy Radiation Hormones ... Site Search Hormone Replacement and Testing Links Medical Articles and Links The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Hypogonadism - The essential document for understanding the diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadism. Male Hormone Modulation - Many interesting Abstracts about Testosterone in the body Merck Manual - Male Hypogonadism Testosterone Replacement Therapy Ask the Endocrinologist from Endocrinology.com What Is Male Hypogonadism? Andropause, the Male Menopause Frequency of Administration - Cypionate and Enanthate Psuedo-Medical Articles or Links Low Male Hormones Anabolic Steroids Testosterone - The most important substance in the male body? News Articles San Francisco Area: Testosterone Replacement Study, Injection vs. Patch Testosterone Cream and Gel Available Testosterone Cream Available at CPS; Gel Approved by FDA Testosterone in a Tube ... Testosterone Gel: Manliness In A Tube Testing Links Hormonal testing in the comfort of your home Drug Information Androgel - http://www.androgel.com

18. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Testicular Cancer testicular cancer. Although the exact cause of testicular cancer has not been identified, several predisposing factors seem to increase risk. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001288.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Testicular cancer Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Male reproductive anatomy Male reproductive system Alternative names Return to top Cancer - testes; Germ cell tumor; Seminoma Definition Return to top Testicular cancer is an abnormal, rapid, and invasive growth of cancerous (malignant) cells in the testicles (male sex glands adjacent to the penis). Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Although the exact cause of testicular cancer has not been identified, several predisposing factors seem to increase risk. These include a past medical history of undescended testicle(s), abnormal testicular development, Klinefelter's syndrome (a sex chromosome disorder that may be characterized by low levels of male hormones, sterility, breast enlargement, and small testes), or previous testicular cancer. Other factors are under investigation as possible causes, such as exposure to certain chemicals and infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A family history of testicular cancer may increase risk. There is no link between vasectomy (an operation to cause sterility) and elevated risk of testicular cancer.

19. The TCRC Orchiectomy Page A description of orchiectomy surgery, used in the treatment of testicular cancer with commonly asked questions and answers. http://www.acor.org/diseases/TC/orch.html

Testicular Cancer Treatments: The Inguinal Orchiectomy So, you've been diagnosed with testicular cancer...and if that's not bad enough, they want to cut your testicle off, and they want to do it NOW ! Hopefully, this article will explain what they are going to do and why they are going to do it. First of all, if you've got a testicular tumor, you need this operation. We're sure you are thinking things like: Can't they do some more tests? How do they know it's really cancer? Why aren't they doing a biopsy Can't they just remove the tumor and leave the rest of the testicle alone? Well, these are all very good questions, and we'll try to answer them as best as we can. Can't they do more tests? - Most Urologists are going to suspect cancer simply by feeling the afflicted testicle; however, there are other tests they will do to verify the diagnosis. They may try things like transillumination (shine a very bright light through the testicle) in order to rule out a benign cyst , but it is more likely, though, that they will order an ultrasound . The ultrasound is very good at detecting testicular tumors. In time, other tests will be necessary, but if the ultrasound indicates a tumor, then it is most likely that the testicle has to come out.

20. National Cancer Institute - Testicular Cancer Home Page testicular cancer Home Page. testicular cancer Treatment patients health professionals . Metastatic Cancer Questions and Answers. http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/cancer_type/testicular/

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