Testicular Cancer
Highly curable, and evaluated urgently.
For: Anyone who feels a testicular lump, swelling, or new heaviness.
Overview
Understanding Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor in men between 15 and 40, and it is also among the most curable cancers in medicine, including when it has spread. A new testicular lump should be evaluated promptly rather than watched, because early treatment simplifies everything that follows.
Symptoms
Signs worth an evaluation
- A painless lump or firm area in one testicle
- Swelling or a change in size or consistency of a testicle
- A dull ache or heaviness in the scrotum, groin, or lower abdomen
- Sudden fluid collection in the scrotum
- Rarely, back pain or breast tenderness from hormone-producing tumors
Causes
Causes and risk factors
- Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism), even after surgical correction
- Personal or family history of testicular cancer
- Age 15 to 40
- Certain genetic conditions, including Klinefelter syndrome
Diagnosis
How we evaluate it
- 1Scrotal ultrasound, usually arranged urgently
- 2Serum tumor markers: AFP, beta-hCG, and LDH
- 3Staging CT of the abdomen, pelvis, and chest
- 4Fertility and sperm banking discussion before treatment begins
Testing is chosen for your situation. Not every patient needs every step listed here.
Treatment
Treatment options we offer
Radical inguinal orchiectomy
Removal of the affected testicle through a groin incision. This is both the definitive diagnosis and the first treatment.
Surveillance
For early-stage disease after surgery, a structured schedule of markers and imaging avoids unnecessary chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy or radiation
Coordinated with medical and radiation oncology based on tumor type and stage.
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
Referral and coordination for selected patients requiring nodal surgery.
Fertility preservation
Sperm banking arranged before treatment, and testosterone monitoring afterward.
Why choose PSUMG
Specialist care for testicular cancer, close to home.
Urgent access for a new testicular mass rather than a routine wait
Fertility preservation is raised before treatment, not after
Oncologic staging expertise combined with local, ongoing follow-up
Cure rates for testicular cancer are among the highest of any cancer. The single most important step is getting it looked at quickly.
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Medical Disclaimer. This information is provided for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual medical needs.