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Testicular cancer

open access: yesNature Reviews Disease Primers, 2018
Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy among men between 14 and 44 years of age, and its incidence has risen over the past two decades in Western countries. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of testicular cancer, for which cryptorchidism is the most common risk factor.
Cheng, Liang   +6 more
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The psychological implications of surviving testicular cancer : impact on body image, sexuality and masculinity [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
INTRODUCTION: Men's health generally and testicular cancer in particular are neglected areas of research. This particular malignancy is the most common among young men in the western world (Champion, 1996), and its prevalence is on the increase ...
Wraith, Anita Elizabeth
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TESTICULAR CANCER

open access: yesThe Japanese Journal of Urology, 1989
A dramatic improvement in the survival of patients with testicular cancer has been witnessed in the 1970s. These advances are in the areas of diagnosis, staging, and monitoring of patients with this disease. The thrust of improvement includes the finding of sensitive and specific markers, the introduction of CDDP, and utilization of CT.
Yoshida, Osamu, Kakehi, Yoshiyuki
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Testicular Cancer [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2012
To discuss the presentation, diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgical options, nursing management, and long-term outcomes of patients with testicular cancer.Review and research articles, clinical experience.Testicular cancer is very treatable and the cure rate is approximately 95%. It is most common in men between the ages of 15 and 35. While early detection,
Robert J, Motzer   +27 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Socio-economic inequalities in testicular cancer survival within two clinical studies. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
BACKGROUND: Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men under 35 years of age, and has the highest survival for adult male malignancies. Despite the fact that survival is very high, there is evidence that survival differs between socio-economic ...
Read, Graham   +23 more
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AYA cancer care indispensable in caring for testicular cancer patients [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
Each year approximately 3,900 adolescents and young adults aged 18 to 39, AYAs, are confronted with a cancer diagnosis. Together they make up 3.5% of the total number of cancer patients.
Vliem-van Doorn, Daphne   +4 more
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Cisplatin-based chemotherapy of testicular cancer - Two decades after a major breakthrough [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Two decades ago the introduction of cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy has dramatically improved the prognosis of patients with metastatic testicular cancer, At present 3 cycles of cisplatin, etoposide and bleomycin are considered as standard ...
Gerl, Arthur
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Identification of nine new susceptibility loci for testicular cancer, including variants near DAZL and PRDM14. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT) is the most common cancer in young men and is notable for its high familial risks. So far, six loci associated with TGCT have been reported.
Robert A Huddart   +73 more
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Public awareness of testicular cancer and testicular self-examination in academic environments: a lost opportunity

open access: yesClinics, 2011
BACKGROUND: Although testicular cancer is the most common cancer among 18- to 50-year-old males, healthcare providers seldom teach testicular self-examination techniques to clients, thus potentially missing opportunities for early detection. This form of
Henry A. A. Ugboma, H. L. S. Aburoma
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of Tissue Stiffness Using Shear Wave Elastography in Men with Normal Testicular Tissue, Testicular Microlithiasis and Testicular Cancer

open access: yesUltrasound International Open, 2017
Objectives To compare elastography measurements in men with normal testicular tissue, testicular microlithiasis and testicular cancer. Methods A total of 248 consecutive patients were included. All men provided written informed consent.
Malene Roland Pedersen   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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