Several types of treatments are commonly used for testicular cancer. Your age, overall health, and the type and stage of the cancer will help determine which treatment is best for you. Many men worry that losing a testicle will limit their ability to have sexual intercourse but there is no evidence for this. However you should discuss any concerns with your doctor. The chemotherapy drugs may be taken by mouth or injection.
Seminomas are particularly sensitive to radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may cause some short-term side effects such as nausea, vomiting and temporary hair loss, but these will disappear after treatment has finished. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can temporarily interfere with sperm production and, therefore, fertility. As a precaution, many men store their sperm in a sperm bank before treatment. The earlier the stage at which your cancer is diagnosed, the better your chances for recovery. Stages I and II of testicular cancer have a high cure rate of over 90 per cent.