Question 1

how long does it take for testicular cancer to spread? whre to?

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To abdomen: It is not unusual patient presenting with abdominal ( peri aortic  lymph nodes) metastasis. Excellent treatments are available to achieve almost  near cure rates . Must see your doctor for any swelling of testis, early diagnosis is important  for cure.

Question 2

how long does it take for testicular cancer to spred to the abdomen and brain? is spreading to the brain common?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the type: Testicular cancer is usually confined to the testicle, but spread to other organs, metastases, do occur.  The type of primary testicular tumor and it's pathologic features determine both the chances of metastasis and if so, where.  In particular, choriocarcinoma, a very rare type of testicular cancer, has been associated with brain metastases.  Thankfully, brain mets are very rare.

Question 3

how long does it take for a blood test results (testing for tumour markers - testicular cancer) to come back?

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Around 2-3 days: Hiwever all labs are different and have different turnaround times depending in their equipment and volume of work.

Question 4

how quickly does testicular cancer spread?

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Quickly at times: Testicular cancer has a very fast onset. Testicular cancer grows rapidly, with tumors doubling in size in just 10 to 30 days. Testicular cancer can metastasize quickly, meaning that it can spread to other parts of the body. There is a high cure rate if found early (approaching 100%).

Question 5

how quickly does testicular cancer spreads?

Accepted Answer

Relatively quickly.: Unfortunately, testicular cancer generally tends to grow rapidly relative to other cancers. It then tends to spread, in a fairly predictable pattern, to the lymph nodes behind the abdominal cavity, then potentially to other organs. This makes prompt diagnosis and treatment very important. If you feel a mass in the testicle, don't delay evaluation and see your physician as soon as possible.

Question 6

can testicular cancer spread by un-protected sex ?

Accepted Answer

No: Cancer is not a transmissible disease like a bacterial or viral infection. Cancer is a mutation of genes in a group of cells that begin growing without normal cellular control.

Question 7

which steps do you take after being diagnosed with testicular cancer?

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You get treated!: You get evaluated for the extent of the disease. Usually, there will be ct scans of the abdomen and chest to look for evidence of spread. The diseased testicle will be surgically removed. You will usually be put on chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Prognosis is usually good. Good luck.

Question 8

any ideas on where can testicular cancer spread to?

Accepted Answer

Follows lymphatics: The first site of metastases is usually the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. The second is often the lungs.

Question 9

what's the prognosis of testicular cancer that did spread to the lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Very good & curable: What kind of testicular cance- seminoma vs non seminoma? How is the ldh? Afp?B-hcg? Any spreading to other organ besides lymph nodes? What therapy did you get? 
Those are important questions.Prognosis of testicular cancer is very good and curable even in the setting of lymph nodes involvement- providing that you did get the right treatment off course. See your oncologist and discuss all in detail.

Question 10

how  many days or weeks does it take for a testicle to enlarge in relation to testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very variable: A testis may not be perceptibly enlarged for one to have metastatic testicular cancer.

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