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Testicular Cancer

Sam Stern

Statistics8,590 new cases 2012360 deathsRate increase

FactsSpecific unknownHistory of undescended testicle, Klinefelter syndrome, HIV

Men 15-35Germ CellsSeminoma and NonseminomaFacts Continued

Seminoma-slow-growing -30-40s-testes-spread to lymph nodes

Nonseminoma-common-fast-multiple cell tumors-Choriocarcinoma, Embryonal carcinoma, Teratoma, Yolk Sac tumor

Different Types

Symptoms Pain in the testicle, lower back, abdomenEngorging of testicle Breast tissueLump, swelling

Physical self examinationUnited States Preventive Services Task ForceScreening

Abdominal and pelvic CT ScanBlood testsChest x-rayUltrasound of scrotumDiagnosis

Stage I, contained

Stage II, spreading

Stage III, metastasized

Stages

TreatmentOrchiectomiesLymphadenectomiesRadiation for SeminomaChemotherapy for both

PreventionExerciseDietNot smokingNot drinking For all cancers