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Testicular Cancer
Treatment
What is Testicular Cancer?
A part of male reproductive system, testicles, which are located in the scrotum, produces male sex hormones and sperms for reproduction. Testicular cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in the testicles (testes). Testicular cancers usually begin in the germ cells — the cells that produce immature sperm. What causes germ cells to become cancerous isn't known.
Symptoms of Testicular Cancer :
Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. One may feel one or more than one of the below mentioned symptoms:
- A lump or enlargement in either testicle
- A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
- A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
- A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
- Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
- Back pain
Seek medical help immediately from Dr. Raghunath if you detect any pain, swelling or lumps in your testicles or groin area or you’ve any of these symptoms persistent for more than 2 weeks.
Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer :
In rare instances, some men discover testicular cancer unknowingly or while doing a self-examination for lumps. Sometimes, a doctor may detect a lump during a routine check-up.
Dr. Raghunath may recommend some other tests for diagnosis like:
Treatment Options :
Testicular cancer is highly treatable, even at advanced stages. Based on the type and stage of testicular cancer, you may have one of several treatments, or a combination.
- Surgery: Radical inguinal orchiectomy is the main treatment for almost all stages and types of testicular cancer. If the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, doctor might perform a surgery called retroperitoneal lymph node dissection to remove the nearby lymph nodes. Most of the time, surgery is the only treatment required.
- Radiation therapy: It is a treatment option that's sometimes used in people who have the seminoma type of testicular cancer; usually recommended after surgical removal of testicle.
- Chemotherapy: Some drugs may be used to kill cancer cells. It may be your only treatment, depending on your tumor or may be recommended before or after lymph node removal surgery.
Coping and Support :
- Though getting diagnosed with testicular cancer can be overwhelming, accepting the reality and understanding about the disease and treatment from Dr. Raghunath will help you sail through this comfortably. Talk to doctor regarding the fertility preserving treatment options, if you wish to. Taking care of yourself by adopting healthy habits like healthy diet and lifestyle will prepare you for the treatment.
Dr. Raghunath S K :
Your Friendly Uro-Oncologist in Bangalore
- When you are diagnosed with Testicular cancer, you may experience disbelief, fear, anger & anxiety. This is the time to stay strong.
- My team and me are on a mission to treat patients with Testicular cancer.
- I would like to assure you that Testicular cancer if caught early can be successfully treated. I am here to support you and together we can defeat cancer.
- Do not hesitate to reach out to me or call me
Frequently Asked Questions
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