Testicular Cancer (The Biology of Cancer)

Explores the various forms of testicular cancer, discusses its detection, diagnosis and treatment and gives an overview of current clinical and laboratory research. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 6 Foreword......Page 7 1. Young Men......Page 12 2. Detection of Testicular Cancer......Page 26 3. Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer......Page 37 4. The Testes......Page 48 5. Germ Cell Cancers......Page 66 6. Non-Germ Cell Testicular Cancers......Page 83 7. Treatment of Testicular Cancer......Page 88 8. What Causes Testicular Cancer?......Page 111 9. Challenges and Questions for the Future......Page 121 Notes......Page 127 Glossary......Page 129 Bibliography......Page 137 Further Resources......Page 148 Index......Page 150 About the Author......Page 156 About the Consulting Editor......Page 157

Testicular Cancer explores the various forms of the disease; discusses its detection, diagnosis, and treatment; and gives an overview of current clinical and laboratory research. This relatively rare form of cancer is seen most often in young men in their late teens, twenties, and thirties. The disease, which once killed most patients, now has a survival rate of greater than 90%, making it one of the success stories in the history of cancer treatment. Important historical research breakthroughs in the fight against testicular cancer are highlighted, and real-life experiences with the disease are explored.