Question 1

what blood test detect testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

No single test: There are multiple types of testicular cancer and no single blood test can diagnose the various types.  Positive tests for beta HCG and Alpha feto-protein indicate two types of testicular cancers.

Question 2

would blood test be able to find testicular cancer before you can feel it?

Accepted Answer

It usually does not: Work this way.  There is no indication to get these tests unless a mass is suspected, in the testes or a midline abnormality most commonly in a young man.  The blood tests, Alpha feto protein and human Chorionic Gonadotropin are indicated to help point the origin of a testis or mediastinal mass. The disease is unusual enough to make these test as routine screening not worthwhile.

Question 3

is there a simple blood test for testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

There are blood: Tests, alpha-feto-protein and human Chorionic Gonadotropin that are done after a diagnosis or stron suspicion of testicular cancer, and these are used to follow treatment, and look for recurrence.  These, and no other tests, are used to screen normal men and boys looking to make a diagnosis, which what i think you were asking.

Question 4

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 5

would blood test be able to find testicular cancer spread to lymph nodes, lungs and throat?

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Possibly: There are 2 tumor markers that can be elevated in testicular cancer but they are not specific for spread to any specific areas.  Those blood tests are beta HCG and Alpha fetoprotein.  Ct or MRI scans are the best way to detect spread of testicular cancer.

Question 6

would blood tests diagnose testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

Testicular cancer: Not all testicular cancers can be diagnosed by blood test however elevated ldh, HCG AFP are elevated in most testicular cancers.

Question 7

which kinds of testicular cancer can be seen in the blood?

Accepted Answer

These: Many seminomas produced some HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), all choriocarcinomas produce abundant hcg, and many embryonal cell carcinomas produce AFP (alpha fetoprotein) depending on type.

Question 8

if blood work and ultra scan came out ok, can i be sure i don't have testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Scrotal ultrasound is a very sensitive test for testicular cancer. If no suspicious tumor is seen, you can breathe easy. Tumor markers in the blood such as beta-hcg, afp, and ldh can help diagnose testicular tumors, but it is not as good a screening test as the ultrasound. Continue with testicular self exams, particularly if you have risk factors such as a family history or prior history of tumor.

Question 9

what does tumour markers (for testicular cancer)mean? does the cancer have to be wide spread before it shows in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Can help differentia: Tumor markers in testicular cancer such as beta HCG and AFP are not as specific as other markers like psa for prostate cancer, but can be useful in differentiating pure seminoma from mixed or non seminoma testicular cancers.  They are not screening tools.

Question 10

if nothing can be seen in my blood, can i still have testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can have: There is no exclusive specific  tumor marker for testicular cancer. Early detection is possible  by awareness and examination by your physician  for the cure. , .

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Would blood test be able to find testicular cancer spread to lymph nodes, lungs and throat?

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