Testicular Cancer Research

In the case of testicular cancer, research is focused on new ways to treat the disease and on therapies that may improve the quality of life for patients during or after treatment. Testicular cancer research scientists are studying the use of high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant to treat the disease. While clinical trials may pose some risks, patients who choose to participate in studies have the potential to be among the first to benefit from new treatments that have shown promise in earlier research.

Testicular Cancer Information

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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