Testicular Cancer »

Testicular Cancer explores the various forms of the disease; discusses its detection, diagnosis, and treatment; and gives an overview of current clinical and laboratory research. This relatively rare form of cancer is seen most often in young men in their late teens, twenties, and thirties. The disease, which once killed most patients, now has a survival rate of greater than 90%, making it one of the success stories in the history of cancer treatment. Important historical research breakthroughs in the fight against testicular cancer are highlighted, and real-life experiences with the disease are explored.

Foreword 6

1 Young Men 11

2 Detection of Testicular Cancer 25

3 Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer 36

4 The Testes 47

5 Germ Cell Cancers 65

6 Non-Germ Cell Testicular Cancers 82

7 Treatment of Testicular Cancer? 87

8 What Causes Testicular Cancer? 110

9 Challenges and Questions for the Future 120

Notes 126

Glossary 128

Bibliography 136

Further Resources 147

Index 149

About the Author 155

About the Consulting Editor 156