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Testicular cancer |
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20-34 years of age. The annual incidence is 3 in 100,000 men per year. Therefore, it is very important to promote testicular self-examination (TSE) beginning in the adolescent male for early diagnosis of testicular cancer. Not every lump leads to the diagnosis of testicular cancer.
An undescended testicle is considered the only risk factor for developing cancer of the testicle. Definitive diagnosis of testicular cancer is achieved by physical examination, ultrasound and blood tumor markers. Radical orchiectomy is the treatment of choice for localized cancer of the testis. Radiation, chemotherapy and surgery may be needed for advanced disease. |
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