Surgery is a common treatment for most stages of testicular cancer. One or both testicles may be removed, as well as some lymph nodes in the abdomen. Radiation therapy uses x-rays or other high energy rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Chemotherapy introduces drugs into the body via pill or needle injection. The drugs enter the bloodstream and travel through the body to kill cancer cells outside the testicle.
Early detection is key for curing testicular cancer.
If detected early, it is 90 percent curable. If detected late, testicular cancer is dangerous and often fatal. Self-examination can catch testicular cancer early. This information constitutes general medical information and is not intended as medical advice in any particular case. Please consult a physician as appropriate.