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Testicular cancer
Mayo Clinic — The relationship between testicular microlithiasis and testicular cancer is uncertain. Testicular microlithiasis: Is it associated with testicular cancer? Testicular microlithiasis refers to small clusters of calcium seen on ultrasound ...More…
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Testicular Cancer
Family Doctor — Testicular cancer begins in one or both of the testicles. The testicles are located in the scrotum, the skin "sack" that hangs beneath the penis. They manufacture male hormones and produce sperm. A normal adult testicle is about the size of a .. ...More…
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Testicular Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
National Cancer Institute — See the Testicular Cancer Treatment summary for information about diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer. Testicular Cancer Screening Changes to This Summary (02/26/2008) General Information About Testicular CancerMore…
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General Information About Testicular Cancer
National Cancer Institute — Testicular cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of one or both testicles. Health history can affect the risk of developing testicular cancer. Possible signs of testicular cancer include swelling or discomfort ...More…
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Can Testicular Cancer Be Found Early?
American Cancer Society — Most doctors agree that examining a man's testicles should be part of a general physical exam The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends a testicular exam as part of a routine cancer-related checkup. The ACS advises men to be aware of ...More…
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What Is Testicular Cancer?
American Cancer Society — The testicles (also called the testes; a single testicle is called a testis) are a part of the male reproductive system. These 2 organs, each normally somewhat smaller than a golf ball in adult males, are contained within a sac of skin called the ...More…
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Testicular Cancer: Questions and Answers
National Cancer Institute — Nearly all testicular cancers are one of two general types: seminoma or nonseminoma. Other types are rare (see Question 1). This disease occurs most often in men between the ages of 20 and 39. It accounts for only 1 percent of all cancers in men ...More…
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What Are the Key Statistics About Testicular Cancer?
American Cancer Society — The American Cancer Society estimates that about 8,400 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed during 2009 in the United States. It is estimated that 380 men will die of testicular cancer in 2009. The rate of testicular cancer has been ...More…
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What's New in Testicular Cancer Research and Treatment?
American Cancer Society — Scientists are studying the changes in DNA of testicular cancer cells to learn more about the causes of this disease. Their hope is that improved understanding will lead to even more effective treatment. Also, a better understanding of the ...More…
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Do We Know What Causes Testicular Cancer?
American Cancer Society — During the past few years, researchers have learned much about certain changes in chromosomes and DNA that may cause normal testicular germ cells to develop into germ cell tumors. Chromosomes are giant molecules of DNA and protein that carry ...More…
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Treating Testicular Cancer
American Cancer Society — Testicular cancer or its treatment can make a man infertile. Before treatment starts, men who wish to father children may want to consider storing sperm in a sperm bank for later use. Be aware, however, that the disease can cause low sperm ...More…
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What Are the Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer?
American Cancer Society — Scientists have found few risk factors that make a man more likely to develop testicular cancer. Even if a man has one or more risk factors for this disease, it is impossible to know for sure how much that risk factor contributes to developing ...More…