Testicular Cancer Research: An Introduction
Doctors all over the country are conducting
testicular cancer research studies in which people volunteer to participate. While some studies are looking for new ways to treat testicular cancer, others are searching for therapies that may improve the quality of life for people during or after
testicular cancer treatment. Testicular cancer research studies are designed to answer important questions and to find out whether new approaches are safe and effective. While testicular cancer research already has led to many advances, researchers continue to search for more effective methods for treating the disease.
Current Focus of Testicular Cancer Research
Testicular cancer research scientists are currently studying high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. This is a treatment that involves the use of high doses of chemotherapy and the replacement of blood-forming cells that are destroyed by the cancer treatment. In this procedure, stem cells (immature blood cells) are removed from the blood or bone marrow of the patient or a donor and are frozen and stored. After the chemotherapy is completed, the stored stem cells are thawed and given back to the patient through an infusion. These reinfused stem cells will then grow and restore the body's blood cells.
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