University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Empowers Patients with Personalized, Compassionate Cancer Care
Approximately 8,000 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society. To ensure more successful outcomes, UH Seidman Cancer Center and the Urologic Oncology Center team makes every effort to educate patients and families about the cancer treatment process.
Just as each individual has different health and lifestyle needs, each man’s testicular cancer case is unique. Therefore, we specialize in tailoring therapies so that each patient receives the finest individualized care along with the best bedside manner.
What is Testicular Cancer?
The testicles are two small, egg-shaped organs, contained within a sac of skin called the scrotum, that hang beneath the penis. The testicles are part of the male reproductive system and produce the male hormone testosterone as well as sperm.
According to the American Cancer Society, testicular cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer, which accounts for only about one percent of all cancers found in men. This disease usually affects only one of the individual’s testicles.
Types of Testicular Cancer
There are a few different types of testicular cancer. Some can cause symptoms in other parts of the body.
- Germ cell tumors: the most common type of testicular cancer; these tumors start in the cells that produce sperm
- Leydig cell tumors: a less common type of testicular cancer
- Androgen-producing tumors: may not cause any specific symptoms in men, but in boys can sometimes lead to growth of facial or body hair at a young age