Treating Testicular Cancer: An Overview
Although the incidence of
testicular cancer has risen in recent years, more than 95 percent of cases of the disease can be cured.
Testicular cancer treatment is more likely to be successful when it is found early. In addition, treatment can often be less aggressive and may cause fewer side effects when it is treated in an early stage.
Testicular cancer treatment options vary based on:
- The type of testicular cancer
- The testicular cancer stage
- The patient's age
- The patient's general health.
Treatment options include:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy.
The side effects of treatment will depend on the method used to treat the cancer and may vary from person to person. Patients should work with their doctors to develop a treatment plan that meets their medical needs and personal values. Choosing the most appropriate treatment for testicular cancer is a decision that ideally involves the patient, the family, and the healthcare team.
Testicular Cancer Treatment Based on Type
Two of the most common
types of testicular cancer are seminoma and nonseminoma. These two types of testicular cancer grow differently, spread differently, and are treated differently. If the tumor contains both seminoma and nonseminoma cells, it is treated as a nonseminoma.
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