Testicular cancer
What is testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer starts in the cells of the testicle. The most common types are seminomas and non-seminomas, which are types of germ cell tumours.
Risks for testicular cancer
Risks for testicular cancer include having an undescended testicle, a family history of testicular cancer and a personal history of testicular cancer.
Finding testicular cancer early
Recognizing changes in the testicles and getting regular checkups are the best ways to find testicular cancer early.
Symptoms of testicular cancer
Common signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include swelling or a lump in the testicle and a heavy feeling or an ache in the scrotum or abdomen.
Diagnosis of testicular cancer
Testicular cancer can be diagnosed or ruled out by tests such as ultrasound or blood chemistry tests.
Stages of testicular cancer
The stage of testicular cancer describes the size of the tumour (T), if cancer is in the lymph nodes (N) and if it has spread or metastasized (M).
If testicular cancer spreads
Testicular cancer can spread (metastasize) to the lymph nodes, lungs and liver.
Prognosis and survival for testicular cancer
Prognosis estimates the outcome for testicular cancer. It depends on many factors including where the cancer started, the type of germ cell tumour and tumour marker levels.
Treatments for testicular cancer
Testicular cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
Supportive care for testicular cancer
Supportive care for testicular cancer helps you meet physical, practical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Testicular cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from testicular cancer in a certain time frame.
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