Testcular Cancer treatment

Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testis. Signs of cancer appears with a painless lump in the testis. This lump is sometimes painful in some patients. Cancer can remain localised if a patient consults with a doctor after observing the early symptoms. Testicular cancer if not treated at its early stage, spreads to the other parts of the body via blood. You might experience pain in the mid-stomach, blood in the stool, lump in the abdomen and start losing weight unexplainably in the case of small intestine cancer. The common diagnostic tests you doctor might advise if he suspects cancer of small intestine are MRI, X-rays, and endoscopy. The treatment for this type of cancer depends upon several factors like the grade and stage of cancer and the extent to which it has spread. Some of the common treatment options for the cancer of the small intestine are chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. It is better to start the treatment in time to prevent the further worsening of the condition

Signs & Symptoms

A hard lump in the testis (Sometimes painful, Sometimes non-cancerous)

A constant backache

Coughing, breathlessness

These symptoms may also the result of many other conditions.

Diagnosis

Self-examination:Self-examination is necessary to diagnose cancer at its early stage. Look and feel for any hard lump on the testis by holding your testicle between the thumb and fingers.

Look for any change in size and shape of the testicles.

If you found any signs of testicular cancer, ask your doctor. Your doctor will reexamine the physical signs and perform following tests to assure the disease.

Ultrasound of the testicles

Blood test for tumour markers

Surgery

Imaging test: X-Ray, Magnetic field, Soundwaves

Treatment: Depends on its type and stages.

Orchidectomy: Orchidectomy is the surgical removal of the affected testis. Highly suggested for localised cancer.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are given to kill the cancerous cells that may have spread into other body parts.