Testicular cancer is the most common solid malignant tumors in men aged 20-34 years affecting 5.7 among every 100,00 individuals. 95% of these cancers are germ-cell tumors. While the definitive cause of this cancer or any definitive way of prevention is NOT known, early diagnosis and a plethora of management techniques can help in improving the patient outcome. This article briefs about various aspects of testicular cancer.
Types: Testicular cancer is categorized into two types: Seminoma (slow-growing type) and Non-seminoma (more common and aggressive type). Based on the cell type composition, Non-seminoma is further categorized into Choriocarcinoma (rare), Embryonal carcinoma, Teratoma, and Yolk sac tumor. Warning Signs: Lump/ and or swelling in both or one of the testes along with (sometimes) pain in the scrotum or the testes. The scrotum may feel heavy Dull pain or pressure may be…
