{"id":23424,"date":"2020-10-01T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=23424"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:13:27","slug":"testicular-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/testicular-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Testicular Cancer: Symptoms, Stages, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"Testicular cancer is a significant health concern for males.\n\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn fact,\u00a08,000 to 10,000\u00a0men experience this type of health issue every year.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe likelihood of developing it is estimated at 1 in 270.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nTreatment for testicular cancer has a high success rate, with a cure rate of approximately 95%.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nBut, many people are still unfamiliar with the condition and fail to get on-time treatment.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThat&#8217;s why they need to understand this type of cancer better to have better odds of treating the disease. Here is a detailed guideline for testicular cancer that can help.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-testicular-cancer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Testicular Cancer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nTesticular cancer is a tumor that affects the testes in the male body. The testes are situated on the scrotum&#8217;s inner side \u2013 the loose skin bag just under the penis. Each testicle is responsible for producing sperm and the male hormone, testosterone.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe genitourinary cancer field focuses on studying these types of cancers that affect the male urinary and reproductive systems.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nUnlike other more common types of tumors, testicle cancer is relatively rare. However, it tends to affect individuals between the age of 15 to 35,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/testicular-cancer-care\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experts<\/a>\u00a0explain. The good thing about this cancer is that it&#8217;s very treatable, even if it spread to other parts of the human body.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe cancer treatment will vary depending on the stage of the tumor. Sometimes, patients might receive more treatments than one.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nDetermining the best possible treatment depends on the type of testicular cancer a patient has developed. The testicles can be infected with various types of cancer, each with its own impact. Recognizing the type is the first step to selecting the ideal tumor treatment. This is a guideline of all the testicular cancer types a patient can experience.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-germ-cell-tumors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Germ Cell tumors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOver 90% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/testicular-cancer\/detection-diagnosis-staging\/how-diagnosed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">testicular cancer<\/a> manifests in the germ cell, a unique type of cell located in each testicle. Because of these cells, the male human body can create sperm to reproduce.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThere are two primary germ cell tumors, nonseminomas, and seminomas. They are very similar, but different as well. In some cases, patients with testicular cancer can develop both of these germ cell tumors. This is what experts refer to as the mixed testicular germ cell tumor.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-nonseminomas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nonseminomas<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis tumor grows a lot quicker than seminoma cases. The tumor usually affects young men in their late teens or early 30s.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis particular tumor can be divided into four unique subgroups, each with its own effect on the human body. These subgroups include:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong>Yolk sac carcinoma:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the most prevalent type of germ cell tumor that mostly affects boys and infants. In children, the yolk sac tumor is often managed successfully. However, if patients don&#8217;t get on-time treatment while still young, it will be much harder to treat during adulthood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Embryonal carcinoma:<\/strong>\u00a0This type of tumor can grow very fast. When observed under a microscope, it will resemble a tissue of an embryo still in early development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Choriocarcinoma:<\/strong>\u00a0This tumor is a rare occurrence and can grow very quickly. It can spread a lot faster to other parts of the human body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Teratoma:<\/strong>\u00a0It is a rare health problem that features completely developed organs and tissues. When observed under a microscope, this testicle tumor will resemble a 3-layer tissue, much like a human embryo. Another nonseminoma subgroup often accompanies it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0The majority of nonseminomas are a mix of the various subgroups. In some cases, the seminoma cells can also get mixed.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-seminomas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seminomas<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSeminoma cancer grows very slowly. In many patients, it responds positively to treatment and can be managed if caught on-time. This tumor is divided into two types:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong>Typical (classic):<\/strong>\u00a0Over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/testicular-cancer\/types-of-testicular-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">95% of seminoma<\/a>\u00a0tumors are classic. They often affect the male population between the ages of 25 to 45.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Spermatocytic:<\/strong>\u00a0It is prevalent in the older population at the late stages of their life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-stromal-tumors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stromal Tumors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe stroma is the tissues located in each testicle of the male body. They are the ones responsible for making hormones that support the rest of the tissues. The stromal cell tumor makes up around 5% of the testicular cancer cases in adults. But, it makes up 20% of all cancer cases in children,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lluh.org\/conditions\/testicular-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statistics<\/a>\u00a0show.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe stroma tumor is divided into two primary subgroups, such as:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong>Sertoli cell tumor:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a rare tumor that can appear in the testis. It usually affects people between the ages of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/3800311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35 and 50<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Leydig cell tumor:<\/strong>\u00a0This tumor will often manifest from the testicle cells responsible for nourishing and supporting the germ cells. It comprises of\u00a01% to 3%\u00a0of testicular neoplasms in adults and 3% of tumors in children and infants. It is often a benign tumor, but around 10% can be malignant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-secondary-testicular-tumor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Secondary Testicular Tumor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis particular tumor starts in a different section in the male body and spreads towards the testicle.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFor instance, a lymphoma (cancer that affects the lymph nodes) can spread to either testicle. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/swollen-lymph-nodes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lymph nodes<\/a> are tiny structures tasked with filtering the harmful substances from the system. Simultaneously, the lymph vessel directs that lymph fluid to leave the body through the nodes.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe older population who develop lymphoma cancer are at high risk of having testicular cancer. In other words, the older the patient, the more vulnerable they are of developing secondary testicular tumors. The tumor is prone to spreading to the testes, which could have serious repercussions on a patient&#8217;s overall health.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-what-causes-testicular-cancer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Causes Testicular Cancer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe precise causes of testicular cancer are not fully understood. For now, experts can only speculate what could have led to cancer to grow. Doctors are familiar with the typical reason for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rchsd.org\/health-articles\/how-to-perform-a-testicular-self-examination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cancer development<\/a>. The healthy cells grow and divide for the system to function normally.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nBut, when there are certain abnormalities in the body, they can force the cells to grow out of control.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAs a result, the cells keep dividing and dividing, which ends up forming a mass in either testicle. Almost all cancers that affect the testes start from germ cells. The abnormalities in these cells are the ones that form the tumor.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-symptoms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Symptoms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nTesticular cancer symptoms are often easy to recognize. However, they can also be misinterpreted for other health problems. Some symptoms of testicular cancer can resemble those of other health conditions.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFor example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4665672\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">testicle inflammation<\/a> or injury. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to consult with a doctor if someone experiences these signs. The typical symptoms include:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>Tenderness or discomfort in the testicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li>A lump on any testicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>A heavy feeling in the scrotum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Dull pain in the groin or abdomen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Constant fluid accumulation in the scrotum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-cancer-symptoms-back-pain\/\">Pain in the back<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn most cases, cancer affects just a single testicle. But, it can spread to the other, including further from the testes.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0It&#8217;s possible for cancer to be asymptomatic or have no symptoms at all.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-risk-factors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risk Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlthough the causes for the tumor are unknown, some factors might increase your risk of developing testicular cancer. These risks are:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong>Genetics<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Testicular cancer often runs in the family. Those who have a history with the tumor are at a high risk of developing the illness. They also have a\u00a04.7 times\u00a0higher chance for prostate cancer and 5.2 times the risk of severe or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roboticoncology.com\/news\/hidden-link-between-prostate-cancer-and-testicular-cancer-dr-david-samadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intermediate prostate cancer<\/a>, which starts in the prostate gland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Testicle complications<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 People who have an undescended testicle since birth are vulnerable to testicular cancer. The undescended testes must descend properly if they are to reduce the risk of this particular tumor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Serious abnormalities<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If the testicle is not developing properly like it is the case with Klinefelter syndrome, individuals are at risk of developing cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Race<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 As unlikely as it seems, race plays a predominant role in cancer development. White individuals are more prone to the tumor than dark-skinned individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-the-primary-cancer-stages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Primary Cancer Stages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAfter a person has been diagnosed with the condition, the urologic oncologist will need to determine the stage of cancer. They will need to collect more substantial data to select the ideal treatment.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSince the health condition is very unpredictable, it is essential to get a proper diagnosis. Recognizing the various stages can help. This type of cancer has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/conditions\/testicular-cancer\/#layer-4-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multiple stages<\/a>, and it can spread. Here is a detailed analysis of each stage.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Stage 1: <\/strong>This is the pre-stage of carcinoma or the CIS stage. It is a precancerous health condition where the germ cells have yet to form into cancer. They do not behave as cancer does. The CIS will become cancer when the cells start to spread to other areas of the testes.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Stage 2:<\/strong> This is the first stage. The tumor is affecting a single testicle and might affect the rete testis. It hasn&#8217;t affected the lymph or blood vessels yet. However, the tumor could grow into the inner layer of the membrane that surrounds the testicle. The tumor is inside the testicle and can affect the rete testis. By the second stage, it has already spread to the lymphatic system and blood vessels. It can grow into the fatty tissue and spread.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Stage 3:<\/strong> By the third stage, the tumor will have spread to the spermatic cord.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong>Stage 4:<\/strong> The tumor is already growing into the scrotum.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-treatment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nA typical treatment plan for testicular cancer will vary depending on the cancer stage, type of tumor, the lymph nodes&#8217; effect, and a patient&#8217;s overall health. Surgery is a common primary treatment method.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHowever, in some cases, people might have to get chemotherapy, especially if cancer has spread to other parts of the human body. Here is a list of all the different\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/testicular-cancer\/treating\/surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of testicular cancer treatment<\/a>\u00a0people can expect.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-surgery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surgery<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlmost all testicle cancers are treated with surgery. The surgical removal gets rid of the affected testicle together with the tumor and spermatic cord. This cord is the one that features a section of the vas deferens, lymph, and blood vessel.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIf, for example, the lymph nodes are affected, the doctor will recommend a lymph node dissection. This is a surgery that removes any section of the affected nodes, including those that are vulnerable to cancer. If not removed with surgery, the tumor can spread to other areas of the body.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAnother example is the inguinal orchiectomy. This is a surgical procedure that removes one or both testes together with the spermatic cord. Simply put, surgery stops the spread of the disease and removes the affected area to recover properly.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-radiation-therapy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiation Therapy<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/radiation-therapy-for-prostate-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Radiation therapy<\/a> relies on X-ray and gamma rays or particles to wipe out or stop the active cancer cell&#8217;s progression. The radiation oncologist will determine the ideal treatment based on the cancer diagnosis.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis type of therapy&#8217;s primary role is to kill the cells that have already affected the lymph nodes. With external beam radiation, the therapy can work its way into the cancer cell and manage the disease.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe treatment is usually done to individuals with seminoma since the cancer is incredibly vulnerable to the radiation. With time, radiation therapy will destroy the cancer cells a bit by bit, until they&#8217;ve been completely removed.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-chemotherapy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nChemo or chemotherapy involves the use of medication to manage testicular cancer. They come in the form of an injection or a pill and are a practical systemic therapy. The goal of chemo is to break off any tumor sections that might have affected other parts of the system, aside from the testes.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIt&#8217;s often the typical solution for the type of tumor that has spread outside of the testicles. Doctors don&#8217;t prescribe such medications if patients only have to treat one testicle.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-stem-cell-transplant-amp-chemotherapy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stem Cell Transplant &amp; Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn most cases, cancer responds positively to chemo. However, not all tumors can be cured. To avoid damaging the bone marrow with high chemo doses, doctors often suggest a stem cell transplant.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIt&#8217;s a practical option for promoting blood cell formation and amplifying the effects of chemo. Although it doesn&#8217;t require surgery, patients still need to be in a medical facility where their health will be monitored continuously.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitoring<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nNo matter the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urologyhealth.org\/urologic-conditions\/testicular-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of treatment<\/a>\u00a0a patient receives, doctors will have to monitor their health for any changes. That includes a regular physical exam, imaging, and tumor marker tests. Patients will receive an ultrasound that will assess the scrotum. They will also get a CT scan and chest X-ray to make sure that the treatment was successful.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nMonitoring is often suggested to patients with Stage 1 or 0 tumors. Here is a typical monitoring example:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong>Seminoma Stage I: <\/strong>involves regular imaging, physical, and analysis of the tumor marker levels every 4 to 6 months for the span of 2 years. 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