Testicular Cancer

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You’ve survived testicular cancer. That’s the good news. Now, let’s consider what comes next.
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Taking a few minutes to conduct a self-exam of your testicles could be a lifesaving decision.
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It may cause changes down there, but testicular cancer likely won’t impact your sexual ability.
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A health scare leads a teacher to become an advocate for men's health.
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An early-stage testicular cancer diagnosis could mean cutting radioactive scans down by half.
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Cancer has men thinking about their future children—whether they planned to have them or not.
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Treatment for testicular cancer can affect the survivor, both physically and psychologically.
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When standard chemo doesn't work, stem-cell transplants act as a second line of defense.
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One of the most common cancers in men under age 44, testicular cancer is highly treatable.
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In addition to a lump in the testicles, lesser known symptoms should also get your attention.
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Cancer may take your testicles, but it can't take your manhood.
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A loved one can make a real difference after a man receives a testicular cancer diagnosis.
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Examining your testes regularly may help you detect abnormalities, including testicular cancer.
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Surgery. Chemo. Radiation. They're all options. Here's what they might mean to your life.
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Testicular cancer has a superb survival rate, but you need to get some details ASAP.
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Your self-exam in the shower is just the first of many possible tests your doctor may recommend.
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Testicular cancer is traumatic, but understanding the side effects of treatment is vital, too.
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Loss of a testicle, or orchiectomy, doesn't have to mean dealing with low testosterone levels.
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Find out what genes and family history have to say when it comes to testicular cancer.
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If you're anxious about having a testicle or lymph nodes removed, learn what you need to know.
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Learn how to protect your ability to have children before, during and after treatment.
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Chemotherapy can decimate your sperm count, but it doesn't spell the end of parental prospects.
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Regular investigation can be an important part of preventative care.
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Though advances in HIV treatment have raised survival rates, a higher cancer risk still exists.
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The average age at diagnosis is just 33, but the reasons are mostly theoretical at this point.
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Patients will hear a lot of diagnostic lingo before and during treatment. Here's what it means.
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Any cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but don't allow misinformation to make it worse.
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Guidelines among medical bodies vary, but testicular self-exams play a role in cancer detection.
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A lump is the most common indicator—self-exams help—but be aware of other signs of the disease.
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An analysis of nearly 200,000 men could lead to improvements in screening and prevention.
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The results might be less drastic than you think, but consider banking some sperm.
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Reactions to radiation, chemotherapy or surgery vary, so educate yourself about what's coming.
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Orchiectomy is still the gold standard, but some men can retain part of their affected testicle.
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The three big weapons attack more than just cancer. Know how they might impact your body.
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Surviving the disease isn't always the end of the psychological battle.
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So you have a lump. Your medical team will likely use diagnostic images to investigate.
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Let's discover the truth behind some important misconceptions about testicular cancer.
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Predispositions to testis cancer are few but essential to know, especially for young men.
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Robot-aided retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is a fairly new procedure with a big upside.
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Testicular cancer is curable if detected and treated early. Here's what every man should know.
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Testicular cancer can be beaten. Find out how, and what to expect from treatment and recovery.
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You beat testicular cancer. Here's how life may look for you now.
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Here are 5 reasons I'm glad I talked to my doctor about my mental health after I beat cancer.
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Uncommon signs of this disease can point to other health problems, so don't ignore them.
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White males have the highest rates of the disease, likely due to a combination of factors.
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For some guys, the loss of "manhood" to testicular cancer is the hardest part of the disease.
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A recent study suggests toxic chemicals in firefighting foam may raise airmen's disease risk.