Germ cell tumor – Tumors that occur inside the testis.
Seminomas – Slow growth cancer with a sensitivity to radiation therapy.
Nonseminomas – Type of cancer that grows a lot quicker than seminomas.
Embryonal Carcinoma – This is one of the different types of germ cell tumors.
Teratoma – A type of tumor with organ or tissue components and one of the ingredients that make up germ cell tumors.
Choriocarcinoma – This is a subset of a germ cell tumor. This type of cancer usually happens in the placenta.
Stage I Testicular Cancer – The cancer has spread to the testicles only.
Stage II Testicular Cancer – The cancer has now spread to both the lymph nodes and the abdomen.
Stage III Testicular Cancer – This is divided into three stages: stage IIIA, stage IIIB, and stage IIIC. The cancer can be found either in the testicles, spermatic cord, or scrotum. It could also have spread to the lymph nodes in the abdomen, distant lymph nodes, and also to the lungs.
Stromal tumor – This is a rare type of Testicular Cancer that usually isn’t cancerous. The two types of Stromal tumors are Leydig cell tumors and Sertoli cell tumors.
Testicular Cancer Metastasis – Cancer in which it spreads to the other parts of the body.
Orchiectomy – Surgical treatment in which the testicle is removed.
Lymphadenectomy – Surgical treatment in which the lymph nodes are removed.
Radiation therapy – Another type of treatment that uses high doses of x-rays or other high-energy rays. This is used after surgery to prevent any chance of the tumor returning.
Chemotherapy – The third type of treatment which consists of using drugs such as cisplatin, bleomycin, and etoposide.
Testicular Self-Examination – An examination of the testicles in order to prevent a reoccurrence of cancer.
Cryptorchidism – A condition in which a male has an undescended testicle, meaning the testicle hasn’t dropped down into the scrotum. It is also a common risk factor in developing Testicular Cancer.
Familial Testicular Cancer – Term in which there is a family history of Testicular Cancer.
Klinefelter Syndrome – This is a genetic problem in which a male has at least two X chromosomes, sometimes even three or four.
Congenital abnormalities – Risks that include abnormalities of the testicles, penis, or kidneys.
Inguinal Hernia – A risk factor that consists of protrusions of abdominal cavity contents that go through the inguinal canal.
Orchitis – Another risk factor involving inflammation, swelling, and infection of the testicles.
Tumor Marker Tests – A type of test that can determine the specific type of Testicular Cancer by identifying the tumor blood levels.
CT scan – Another type of test in which a computer analyzes the images taken of the testis.
Biopsy – This is a test performed on the testis by removing a piece of the abnormal tissue.
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