Testicular Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Testicular cancers
germ cell cancers
A
Seminoma (50%)
Teratoma (50%)
Rarely other types
2
Q
What are some tumor markers?
A
alpha fetaprotein
beta-HCG
LDH (lactate dehydrogenase)
3
Q
Metastasis in testicular cancer
A
Lymphatics
Lungs
Liver
Brain
Good prognosis unless metastatic (>90% cure rate)
Even metastatic disease is often curable
Slightly better prognosis for seminomas
4
Q
tx of testicular cancer
A
Orchidectomy (offer testicular prosthesis)
Chemotherapy / radiotherapy based on staging
Monitoring post treatment with tumour markers and imaging
