Procedures and Treatments:
Surgical Treatments
Testicular Cancer Treatments
Treatments for testicular cancer, including surgery and chemotherapy
Related Conditions
Related Procedures
Overview
Treatments for testicular cancer include surgical removal of the affected testicle (orchiectomy), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. These treatments aim to remove or destroy cancerous cells while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible and ensuring effective cancer management.
Conditions Treated
Testicular Cancer
Nonseminomatous Testicular Cancer
Who is it for?
For men diagnosed with testicular cancer requiring surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy
Benefits
Provides effective removal or destruction of testicular cancer cells, helping to manage cancer and prevent its spread
How it Works
Typically involving the surgical removal of the affected testicle (orchiectomy) to treat testicular cancer. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be administered post-surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells.
Duration
2-3 hours
Recovery
Testicular cancer treatments may involve surgery and possibly chemotherapy or radiation. Surgical patients can often resume normal activities within a few weeks. Recovery times can vary depending on the treatment type and individual response.