testicular cancer
Male gland tumor
Testicular cancer is cancer originating in a testicle.
It most commonly affects younger men and is highly treatable when detected early.
A painless lump or swelling in a testicle is the most common sign: He was diagnosed with testicular cancer at twenty-five.
Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the affected testicle.
Shapeless solid mass
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- tumor markersSubstances indicating possible malignancy
- hCGEmbryo-produced gestational marker
CT scan · staging · pathology · cytology · physical exam · self-exam · imaging · PET scan
Surgical testicle extraction
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- stem cell transplantInfusion of blood-forming precursors
clinical trials · prosthesis · sperm banking · targeted therapy · immunotherapy
Pouch containing male gonads
- testesMale reproductive glands
- gonadsGamete-producing glands
- epididymisSperm storage and maturation site
- germ cellReproductive cell for fertilization
Scrutiny of one's thoughts
- early detectionFinding something at onset
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- risk factorsElements increasing adverse outcomes
awareness month · campaign · education · advocacy · outreach · young men · Movember · Lance Armstrong
Share of survivors measured
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- cureTreatment that heals
- metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin
- relapseReturn to former illness
staging · lymph nodes · recurrence · five-year survival · surveillance · check-ups · long-term effects
Regaining what was lost
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- support groupsGatherings for shared struggles
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
anxiety · oncologist · follow-up · thriving · hope · mental health · sexual health
lump
Shapeless solid mass
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- tumor markersSubstances indicating possible malignancy
hCG · CT scan · staging · pathology · cytology · physical exam · self-exam · imaging · PET scan · MRI
orchiectomy
Surgical testicle extraction
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
stem cell transplant · clinical trials · prosthesis · sperm banking · targeted therapy · immunotherapy
scrotum
Pouch containing male gonads
- testesMale reproductive glands
- gonadsGamete-producing glands
- epididymisSperm storage and maturation site
self-examination
Scrutiny of one's thoughts
- early detectionFinding something at onset
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- symptomsIndicators of disease
risk factors · awareness month · campaign · education · advocacy · outreach · young men · Movember · Lance Armstrong · public health
survival rate
Share of survivors measured
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- cureTreatment that heals
- metastasisCancer spreading beyond origin
relapse · staging · lymph nodes · recurrence · five-year survival · surveillance · check-ups · long-term effects
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- support groupsGatherings for shared struggles
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
body image · anxiety · oncologist · follow-up · thriving · hope · mental health · sexual health
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Malignancy of egg-producing glands
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