Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer Causes
Almost all testicular cancers are starts in the germ cells that produce immature sperm. What makes the germ cells abnormal is not yet known.
Testicular Cancer Definition
Testicular cancer is known as disease wherein the cells become cancerous either in one or both testicles. The testicles are a pair of male sex organs that produce and store sperm and the main source of testosterone in men.
Testicular Cancer Diagnosis
Laboratory tests include blood tests, ultrasound and biopsy. A complete physical examination is also performed by the physician. If cancer is found more tests are ordered to check for the severity of it has spread to other parts of the body.
Testicular Cancer Symptoms and Signs
Enlargement or lump in one or both testicles Heaviness in the scrotum Mild ached in the groin or abdomen Abrupt collection of fluid in the scrotum Pain in a testicle or scrotum Softness or swelling of breasts Unexplained weakness
Testicular Cancer Treatment
The treatment for testicular cancers depends on the severity or stage of the disease. Options for treatment are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and advanced or recurrent treatment is done if the cancer keeps coming back or the patient has not responded to the other treatments. One kind of advanced treatment that is being studied is he stem cell transplant where in stem cells are filtered from the blood and frozen for future use.