what is the procedure for getting tests done for testicular cancer?

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How do you get tested for testicular cancer?

Answer 1

Ultrasound: A testicular ultrasound is usually the first test (along with physical exam of course) in diagnosis of testicular cancer.

Answer 2

See your doctor: Some primary physicians are comfortable starting the process but a referral to a urologist may be required first.

Answer 3

Ultrasound, blood: Scrotal ultrasound is the initial test. In addition a blood test for 2 tumor markers are also neccessary prior to any procedure to determine a baseline so that the blood test can be used as a monitoring system after defintive treatment.

Answer 4

Info: Disordered cell growth in the male reproductive organ. Most common form of cancer in young men (20s - 30s). Testicular self exam is the best way to detect it early, which leads to nearly 100% survival.

Answer 5

Testicular cancer: Testicular cancer is a range of diseases consisting of germ cell tumors (develop into sperm) and non-germ cell tumors (the cells support germ cells). They are most common in the early 20s to mid-30s and are usually discovered as a painless lump in the testis (just one side). Any new lump in the testicle should be evaulated by a doctor. Seminoma, most common, is quite curable.

Answer 6

Get treated, : ...Of course! patients with testicular cancer have surgery to remove the malignant testicle, sometimes followed by radiation or chemo depending on the kind of cancer and the circumstances. Get a good urologist with expertise in the field, preferably one who works within a multidisciplinary approach. Testicular cancer is very curable, even if advanced.

Answer 7

~8,500 cases/yr: It is estimated that in the United States this year that there will be approximately 8, 500 new cases of testicular cancer. It is the most common solid malignancy in males between 15-35 yo.

Answer 8

Not common : About 9000/ year in U.S. It is one of the most curable cancers even at late stage. Interestingly there has been some recent rise in this cancer. At least a couple of recent research articles correlate the rise to use of marijuana.

Answer 9

Multiple approaches: Mutliple combinations of treatments are used very successfully. Usually surgical removal of that testes is first. Subsequently, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy may be used depending on the cancer stage. Side effects of surgery are minor. Side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy are as described on healthtap but long-term side effects are less.

Answer 10

The offending testis: Is removed via an inguinal incision. Hcg/alpha feto protein measures, ct abd/pel to assess nodes. If disease confined to testis, observation ok, single carboplatinum diminishes risk/surveillance. If more advanced, cycles of chemotherapy are curative.

Answer 11

Surgery first: Initial treatment invovles testicular removal. Thereafter, depending on the stage & type of cancer, patients may need chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Even advacned cancers can be very successfully treated. Side effects are typically that seen with radiotherapy and chemotherapy but are of limited duration with good recovery.

Answer 12

Removal of testicle: In early stages depending on type, surgery is the first treatment and may be followed by radiation, chemo or observation. Chemotherapy for advanced stages. Fortunately this is a very curable cancer even in advances stages.

Answer 13

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%).

Answer 14

Depends on cell type: Most testicular cancers grow fairly fast, and many of them have already spread even when diagosed early and primary tumor is small. Mature teratomas of testis tend to grow slowly and seldom spread. Other end of spectrum is the so called choriocarcinoma which is extremely malignant, & grows & spreads very fast. Both are uncommon. However never delay when a testicular lump is found.

Answer 15

Many young men: And boys simply require orchiectomy. A decision as to whether to have serial imaging or a single dose of chemotherapy is difficult for many. If node dissection was needed, they may experience retrograde ejaculation - orgasm with no visible semen expelled. This is a highly curable disease for most. Dealing with difference, change and adapting to harms of treatment require understanding of cause.

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