University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Provides Advanced Testicular Cancer Treatment

If you are facing a testicular cancer diagnosis, you may be overwhelmed with decisions and hesitant about what step to take next. Perhaps you are curious about available treatments for testicular cancer or how to select the best physicians. Patients can rest assured that they are in good hands with the skilled, caring physicians and staff at UH Seidman Cancer Center. Not only do we answer all patient questions and address any fears, but we also strive to go the extra mile to meet each patient's unique needs.

At UH Seidman Cancer Center, our primary goal is to assist patients and families dealing with a testicular cancer diagnosis in the most knowledgeable, compassionate manner possible. Our multidisciplinary team of leading healthcare professionals, including surgeons, oncologists, nurses and social workers, collaborates to ensure a thorough approach to testicular cancer treatment and cure.

Dedicated to Treating Testicular Cancer

UH Seidman Cancer Center, located in Cleveland, is dedicated to treating all genitourinary cancers, including testicular cancer. Our physicians are widely known for their advanced medical research and contributions in this area. UH Seidman Cancer Center is part of the National Cancer Institute-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, one of an elite group of 41 comprehensive cancer centers nationwide. Because of this, we can offer leading treatments for testicular cancer sooner than most other cancer centers. Our affiliation with Case Western Reserve University provides ongoing clinical trials and research studies that target testicular cancer treatment and prevention.

Compassionate, Highly Trained Team

We offer patients a multidisciplinary team approach. This means all our cancer doctors, nurses and support staff coordinate your care. At UH Seidman Cancer Center, we put the patient at the center of a compassionate, highly trained team. Our team of testicular cancer experts includes:

• Genetic counselors
• Medical geneticists
• Medical oncologists
• Nurse navigators
• Nurse practitioners
• Pathologists
• Radiation oncologists
• Radiologists
• Social workers
• Surgical oncologists
• Urologists

Treatment Options

UH Seidman Cancer Center physicians make treatment recommendations based on the type and stage of the testicular cancer, the size of the cancerous tumor and the general health and lifestyle of the patient.

Treatment options may include:

• Surgical treatments
• Minimally invasive treatments
• Sexual health
• daVinci® Surgical System
• Radiation therapy
• Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND)
• Chemotherapy
• Research and clinical trials

Testicular Cancer Clinical Trials

UH Seidman Cancer Center has many available clinical trials for patients with cancer. Patients should discuss with their doctor whether a clinical trial may be right for them.