The marrow is then frozen and the patient is then given high-dose chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy to destroy all of the remaining marrow. The marrow that was taken out is then thawed and given back to the patient through a needle in a vein to replace the marrow that was destroyed. Treatment by stage Treatment of cancer of the testicle depends on the stage and cell type of the disease, and the patient's age and overall condition. Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in patients in past studies, or participation in a clinical trial may be considered. Not all patients are cured with standard therapy and some standard treatments may have more side effects than are desired.
Clinical trials are ongoing in many parts of the country for all stages of cancer of the testicle.
Clinical trials are also being performed on radical inguinal orchiectomy alone followed by careful testing to see if the cancer comes back. Patients may undergo surgery that will preserve fertility. Blood tests and chest x-rays must be done once each month for the first year following the operation and at least every 2 months during the second year. A CT scan, a special kind of x-ray, may also be done. Radical inguinal orchiectomy alone followed by careful testing to see if the cancer comes back.