Testicular Cancer Info


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What is Testicular Cancer? | Print |
Testicular cancer is a disease in which cancer develops in one or both of a man's testicles. While rare, it is the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 40. Each year, approximately 7,000 to 8,000 new cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed in the U.S.,
 and approximately 400 men die.

Cancer develops when cells begin to grow out of control. As these abnormal cells rapidly grow and develop, they invade and destroy healthy tissues and organs in the body.

Young men most at risk.
Testicular cancer most often affects men between the ages of 15 and 40. However, men of any age, including infants and the elderly can develop testicular cancer.

A growing problem.The incidence (the number of new cases diagnosed per year) of testicular cancer in white men in the U.S. has doubled over the last two decades. The cause of the increase is not known.

Highly treatable, especially when caught early.
Testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer. The overall 5-year survival rate is approximately 95%. However, the complexity of treating the disease greatly increases and the survival rate declines as the disease progresses. Unfortunately, half of all men diagnosed with testicular cancer do not seek medical attention until after the cancer has spread to other areas of the body.


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