Testicular Cancer

Description

Almost all testicular cancers start in the germ cells within the testicles and may affect one or both testicles.​

Risk factors

• Most common between 20 to 40years
• Undescended testicle
• Known carcinoma-in-situ of the testicle
• Infertility
• Family history of testis cancer

Testicular cancer usually presents as a painless enlarging scrotal mass. After an examination, blood tests for tumour markers and a ultrasound, likely followed by a CT scan an inguinal orchidectomy is performed.

Depending on the type of cancer and your individual staging, you may be offered surveillance, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a retroperitoneal lymphnode dissection or a combination of treatment.

Sperm banking will be discussed during your consultations.