Treatments for testicular cancer

Your healthcare team will create a treatment plan just for you. The plan is based on your health and specific information about the cancer. What you want is also important when planning treatment. When deciding which treatments to offer for testicular cancer, your healthcare team will consider:

  • the type of germ cell tumour (seminoma or non-seminoma)
  • the stage of the cancer
  • the prognosis group
  • possible side effects
  • your age
  • your overall health
  • any medical problems you have
  • if fertility is important to you after treatment
  • your lifestyle and what you prefer or want

Surgery is the main treatment for testicular cancer. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy may also be used.

Treatments for seminoma

Seminoma is often treated with surgery and active surveillance. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also be used.

Treatments for non-seminoma

Non-seminoma is often treated with surgery and active surveillance. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also be used.

Surgery for testicular cancer

Surgery is a medical procedure to examine, remove or repair tissue. Testicular cancer is usually treated with surgery.

Chemotherapy for testicular cancer

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Testicular cancer is often treated with chemotherapy.

Radiation therapy for testicular cancer

Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. Testicular cancer is sometimes treated with radiation therapy.

Active surveillance for testicular cancer

Active surveillance may be offered after surgery for testicular cancer. The healthcare team watches the cancer closely to see if it is growing before offering other treatments.

Follow-up after treatment for testicular cancer

Follow-up is an important part of care for testicular cancer. It often involves regular tests and visits with the healthcare team.

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