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🧬 What Is Testicular Cancer? Testicular cancer starts in the testicles, most commonly from germ cells (which produce sperm). It’s most frequent in males aged 15–35. 🧪 Types of Testicular Cancer Seminoma Slower-growing, usually more responsive to radiation. Non-seminoma Faster-growing, includes types like embryonal carcinoma, yolk sac tumor, choriocarcinoma, teratoma. ⚠️ Symptoms Painless lump or swelling in the testicle Feeling of heaviness in the scrotum Dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin Breast tenderness (less common) Back pain (if cancer has spread) 🔬 Diagnosis Physical exam Ultrasound of the scrotum Blood tests for tumor markers: AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) CT scan of abdomen and chest (to check for spread) 💉 Treatment by Stage Stage I (Localized) Radical inguinal orchiectomy (removal of affected testicle) Possible follow-up with: Surveillance Radiation (for seminomas) Chemotherapy (especially for non-seminomas) Stage II (Spread to lymph nodes) Orchiectomy + radiation or chemotherapy Stage III (Distant spread) Orchiectomy + chemotherapy Surgery to remove residual masses (if needed) ✅ Prognosis Very high cure rate (over 95% in early stages) Even advanced cases have a strong chance of cure with proper treatment

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